Comparison of desogestrel and levonorgestrel releasing intrauterine device in terms of menstrual pattern, side effects and patient satisfaction in postpartum contraception

Status

Withdrawn

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

ANZCTR

Registry ID

ACTRN12614000889651

Enrollment

112

Registered

2014-08-21

Start date

2014-09-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2021-01-05

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Conditions

None listed

Brief summary

This observational study aims to investigate and compare the menstrual bleeding patterns in patients taking desogestrel or levonorgestrel releasing intrauterine device as postpartum contraceptive method. Secondary purpose is comparing patient satisfaction and side effects concerning these two contraceptive methods. Follow up time will be one year.

Interventions

Arm 1: Desogestrel 75 mcg/day orally 28 days, continously, observation for 12 months. Arm 2: Levonorgestrel releasing intrauterine device applied by the physician which releases 20mcg levonorgestrel/day into the endometrial cavity, observation for 12 months.

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to 45 Years

Healthy volunteers

Yes

Inclusion criteria

Patients who were prescribed oral desogestrel or who were applied levonorgestrel releasing intrauterine device for postpartum contraception Six weeks passed after vaginal birth and 8 weeks passed after cesarean section Patients giving consent for the participation to the study

Exclusion criteria

History of acute artery or vein thrombosis 6 months passed after the delivery Women with acute or chronic liver disease, diabetes, hypertension or renal disease Women having postpartum depressive symptoms Patients who won't give consent for the participation

Outcome results