A 24-year-old lactating woman asks about contraceptive options. The family planning clinic nurse recommends an oral contraceptive formulated with which ingredients?
A.
Biphasic formulation
B.
Estrogen-progestin
C.
Progestin only
D.
Triphasic formulation
ANS: C
Low-dose progestin-only contraceptive pills are often referred to as the "mini-pill" because they contain no estrogen. The mini-pill may be used during breastfeeding because it does not interfere with milk production.
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