Immediate Versus Delayed Insertion of Implanon in Postpartum Adolescents
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2013-01-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The specific aim of this study is to evaluate whether insertion of a long-acting
contraceptive implant in postpartum adolescents prior to hospital discharge increases use of
this highly effective contraception during the first twelve months postpartum among
adolescents who elect Implanon® as their preferred method of contraception. Additionally,
this study aims to compare the acceptability of bleeding in postpartum adolescents who have
an etonogestrel contraceptive implant prior to discharge versus those with insertion at the
six week postpartum visit. The investigators will evaluate the acceptability of bleeding
rather than collect prospective diaries because the investigators feel subjective perceptions
of bleeding impact contraceptive continuation more than quantitative differences in bleeding.
Phase:
Phase 3
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Medical University of South Carolina
Collaborators:
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Bayer