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Contraception in lactating women

S Díaz1, H B Croxatto

  • 1Instituto Chileno de Medicina Reproductiva, Consultorio de Planificación Familiar, Santiago.

Current Opinion in Obstetrics & Gynecology
|December 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Lactating women can safely use various contraception methods after childbirth. Non-hormonal options and progestin-only contraceptives are recommended to protect both mother and baby.

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Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Health
  • Lactation Management
  • Contraceptive Technology

Background:

  • Lactating women require effective contraception post-delivery.
  • Timing of contraception initiation varies based on individual and programmatic factors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review contraceptive options for lactating women.
  • To highlight safety and efficacy considerations for breastfeeding mothers.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on postpartum contraception.
  • Analysis of hormonal and non-hormonal contraceptive methods.

Main Results:

  • Non-hormonal methods are ideal, with intrauterine devices (IUDs) showing safety and good continuation.
  • Progestin-only methods are safe after six weeks postpartum.
  • Newer methods like progesterone rings and Nestorone implants use orally inactive steroids.

Conclusions:

  • Contraception is essential for lactating women.
  • Method selection should prioritize safety for both mother and infant.
  • Various safe and effective contraceptive options exist for postpartum women.

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