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

Not Applicable

Withdrawn

• Conditions: Postpartum contraception; Reproductive Health and Childbirth - Contraception

• Registration Number: ACTRN12614000889651
• Lead Sponsor: Mine Kiseli

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2014-08-21
• Last Update Posted: 5 January 2021

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Withdrawn
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 112

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

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Primary outcome is the menstrual pattern of the patient <br>Patients willing to participate into the study will be given a calender and they will be asked to mark the days with spotting, days with bleeding or days with heavy bleeding each month. [Third month, sixth month and 1st year after the method was started]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Side effects of desogestrel or levonorgestrel releasing intrauterine device.<br>Possible side effects will be asked to the patiens and side effect notification forms will be filled up by the physician.<br>Irregular bleeding<br>Spotting<br>Headache<br>Nausea<br>Breast tenderness<br>Depressive symptoms<br>Acne<br>Amenorrhea<br>Weight gain<br>Mood changes<br>Vaginal discharge<br>Pelvic infection<br>Others[Third month, sixth month and 1st year after the method was started];Patient satisfaction<br>Patients will be asked if they are satisfied with the method and if they wish to continue. If they are not pleased the reason will be asked and noted. Special query forms are prepared for the visits. [Third month, sixth month and 1st year after the method was started]