Depot-medroxy Progesterone Acetate Injectable Contraceptives in Lactating Women 1st Week Versus 6 Week Postpartum Initiation

Overview

This study aims to identify the effect of using Depot-medroxy progesterone acetate injectable contraceptives on lactating women mother and infant in 1st week versus 6th week postpartum initiation. This study is open labeled -randomized clinical trial was used. It was conducted at woman's health hospital, Assuit University. This study applied on 120 lactating women, who divided into two equal group I (who used DMPA injectable in the 1st week postpartum) and group II (who used DMPA injectable in the 6th week postpartum). Each group included 60 lactating women). Follow up was carried out after 3 months from the first dose to determine the changes in the studied women's menstrual period, weight, breast feedings…etc.

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