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Is the combined oral contraceptive pill (OCP) contraindicated in women with reduced milk production?

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Is the combined oral contraceptive pill (OCP) contraindicated in women with reduced milk production?

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In women with reduced milk production, it may be better to use a progestin-only contraceptive as these have no apparent effect on milk production. The progestin-only contraceptive (Micronor or Depo-Provera) can be started immediately in the post-partum period.