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Bleeding Patterns and Complications After Postpartum Intrauterine Device (IUD) Placement: a Pilot Study
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating IUD and Diary for Postpartum Period. Completed, enrolled 150 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of the study is to determine the feasibility of placing the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (LNG - IUS, Mirena®) post-delivery. The investigators will gain information about complications at the time of placement; the investigators will also examine the expulsion rate, side effects, bleeding patterns and subject satisfaction at various time periods after insertion.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Placement of the IUD after delivery (vaginal or cesarean birth), either immediately (within 10 minutes of placental delivery) or delayed (within 48 hours of delivery). Subjects will also keep a bleeding diary for three months postpartum.
Subjects will keep a bleeding diary for three months