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Postpartum contraception.

D A Edelman, A Goldsmith, J D Shelton

    International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics: the Official Organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics
    |August 1, 1981
    PubMed
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    Postpartum women should start contraception soon after delivery, as ovulation timing is unpredictable. Method choice depends on lactation, patient preference, and newborn health, with IUDs recommended for many.

    Area of Science:

    • Reproductive Health
    • Obstetrics
    • Contraception

    Background:

    • Postpartum women desiring to avoid pregnancy require timely contraception.
    • The return of ovulation postpartum is unpredictable, irrespective of lactation or amenorrhea duration.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To provide guidance on initiating contraception for recently-delivered women.
    • To outline contraceptive choices based on individual patient factors.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of contraceptive options for postpartum women.
    • Consideration of factors influencing method selection: lactation status, patient/partner preference, newborn health.

    Main Results:

    • Contraception should be initiated as soon as feasible post-delivery.
    Keywords:
    AdnexitisBarrier MethodsBiologyBlood Coagulation EffectsContraceptionContraception TerminationContraceptive AgentsContraceptive Agents, FemaleContraceptive Agents, ProgestinContraceptive MethodsContraceptive Methods--side effectsDeliveryDepo-proveraDiseasesDistanceEmbolismFamily PlanningFemale SterilizationGeographic FactorsGynecologic SurgeryHealthHematological EffectsHemic SystemInfant MortalityInfant NutritionInjectablesIudIud, Copper ReleasingIud, UnmedicatedLactationLocaleMaternal PhysiologyMedroxyprogesterone AcetateNutritionOral Contraceptives--side effectsOvulationPhysiologyPopulationPregnancyPregnancy OutcomesPuerperiumReproductionResidence CharacteristicsSpatial DistributionSterilization, SexualSurgeryThromboembolismTreatmentTubal LigationTubal OcclusionUrogenital SurgeryUterine PerforationVascular Diseases

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  • Tubal sterilization is recommended for women desiring permanent contraception.
  • For non-lactating women, most methods are available immediately; cervical caps and diaphragms are exceptions.
  • Intrauterine Devices (IUDs) are preferred for both lactating and non-lactating women, particularly those unlikely to attend follow-up appointments.

    • Conclusions:

    • Early initiation of contraception is crucial for postpartum women.
    • Method selection should be individualized based on patient and clinical factors.
    • IUDs offer a safe and effective long-term contraceptive option in the postpartum period.