terine cavity length in postpartum women who are exclusively breastfeeding: is atrophy responsible for a higher perforation rate at Intrauterine Contraceptive Device (IUCD) insertion?

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: terine perforation at insertion of intrauterine contraceptive device (IUD) in postpartum breastfeeding and non breastfeeding women; Effect of breast feeding on uterine cavity length & fundal myometrial thickness; Uterine perforation at insertion of intrauterine contraceptive device (IUD) in postpartum breastfeeding and non breastfeeding women; Reproductive Health and Childbirth - Contraception; Reproductive Health and Childbirth - Breast feeding; Reproductive Health and Childbirth - Childbirth and postnatal care

• Registration Number: ACTRN12614000558628
• Lead Sponsor: Dr Helen Paterson

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2014-05-26
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 66

Inclusion Criteria

Group 1
Parity >/=1
> 6 months postpartum and premenopausal
Not breastfeeding for at least 2 months

Group 2
Parity >/=1
2-6 months postpartum exclusively breast feeding
Amenorrhoeic

Group 3
Parity >/=1
2-6 months postpartum bottle feeding from 6 weeks

Exclusion Criteria

Known uterine pathology (fibroids, arcuate uterus, bicornuate uterus)
Nulliparity
Intrauterine device in situ
Using hormonal contraception
Pregnant

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational
• Study Design: Not specified