Early Postpartum Intrauterine Device (IUD) Placement

Summary

Women who have just given birth are at high risk for rapid repeat pregnancy, which can lead to negative consequences during the subsequent pregnancy. Providers have traditionally delayed starting birth control, especially placement of intrauterine devices (IUDs), post-delivery for a number of reasons. The first postpartum visit after a woman has given birth is typically scheduled for 6 weeks after her delivery, during which she is typically provided with her chosen method of birth control. This study will evaluate two different IUD placement times: 3 weeks and 6 weeks after delivery. This will allow the researchers to determine if placement time affects a woman's follow-through obtaining the IUD and keeping it inserted in place. The researchers will also look at bleeding patterns and patient/provider satisfaction with the IUD placement

Timeline

Start

2012-03

Primary completion

2014-04

Completion

2014-07

Publications

• Baldwin MK, Hart KD, Rodriguez MI. Predictors for follow-up among postpartum patients enrolled in a clinical trial. Contraception. 2018 Sep;98(3):228-231. doi: 10.1016/j.contraception.2018.04.016. Epub 2018 May 8.

Drugs

Indications

No indication recorded.