Early Postpartum Intrauterine Device (IUD) Placement
Status:
Terminated
Trial end date:
2014-07-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
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