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Procedure after childbirth

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The combined pill can be started immediately after a miscarriage or abortion. Following childbirth, a patient may start the combined pill after 21 days.

Breast feeding is not recommended on the combined pill as it may reduce lactation; a progestogen only pill is suitable in this situation.

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