Effect of t of the Etonogestrel Releasing Implant on Infant Growth and Development

Summary

This study aims to assess whether there is change in the growth and development of newborns whose mothers will have a etonogestrel (ENG) releasing implant inserted in the first 24 to 48 hours of delivery compared with those with standard implant insertion (6 week postpartum).

Timeline

Start

2015-06

Primary completion

2016-08

Completion

2016-09

Publications

• de Nadai MN, Martins Linhares MB, de Lima Rodrigues Sisdeli JC, de Melo Pereira do Carmo LS, Braga GC, Ferreira LS, Quintana SM, Vieira CS. Effects of the immediate postpartum insertion of the etonogestrel implant on the development of breastfed infants: Results from a randomized controlled trial. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2025 Dec;171(3):1223-1230. doi: 10.1002/ijgo.70291. Epub 2025 Jun 9.
• Vieira CS, de Nadai MN, de Melo Pereira do Carmo LS, Braga GC, Infante BF, Stifani BM, Ferriani RA, Quintana SM. Timing of postpartum etonogestrel-releasing implant insertion and bleeding patterns, weight change, 12-month continuation and satisfaction rates: a randomized controlled trial. Contraception. 2019 Oct;100(4):258-263. doi: 10.1016/j.contraception.2019.05.007. Epub 2019 May 27.
• Carmo LSMP, Braga GC, Ferriani RA, Quintana SM, Vieira CS. Timing of Etonogestrel-Releasing Implants and Growth of Breastfed Infants: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Obstet Gynecol. 2017 Jul;130(1):100-107. doi: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000002092.

Drugs

Indications

No indication recorded.