Progesterone only pills: an effective contraceptive option for lactating women

Authors

  • Michelle Fonseca Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, LTMMC and GH, Sion, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
  • Prasad Yeshwant Deshmukh Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, LTMMC and GH, Sion, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
  • Deepali Kharat Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, LTMMC and GH, Sion, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20174412

Keywords:

Amenorrhoea, Breastfeeding, Irregular spotting, Progesterone only pills

Abstract

Background: Progesteone only pills (POP) are the most suitable for breastfeeding women as they have no effect on quality and quantity of breast milk in lactating women or on infant growth as well.

Methods: A study was conducted on post partum lactating women over a period of 6 months at a tertiary care hospital in Mumbai. Post partum women were called for follow up in the post natal OPD and were counseled about temporary and permanent spacing methods.

Results: Progesterone only pills are an acceptable and convenient means of temporary contraception / spacing during lactation period in motivated patients who do not want IUCDs or Injectables or are undecided about permanent methods of family planning.

Conclusions: Low Dose progesterone only minipill is both effective and acceptable to breast feeding women. It may be used as a temporary spacing method in women who do not prefer an IUD but who are motivated to be complaint with its use.

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2017-09-23

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