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FAQ on birth control during breastfeeding period

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What methods of birth control are suitable during breastfeeding, aside from condoms and withdrawal?

There is the injection method: IM depo provera. Others: Implanon, progestogen (pills only). Normal OCP generally will reduce supply and therefore not recommended. - A lady ob-gyn in KL

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