THE THREAD OF WOMEN'S HEALTH

My gynecologist recommended it to me right away because I knew I would not be breastfeeding.

Does Mariangela’s story sound familiar? Since the progestin-only pill has a minimal effect on the coagulation system, it can be used by women who don’t intend to breastfeed postpartum, with no increase in the risk of venous thromboembolism, stroke or heart attack.

To find out when the best time to start is, talk to your gynecologist.

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I imagine that being a hormone, it works like the progestin-only pill - is that true?

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