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Immediate Versus Delayed Insertion Of The Levonorgestrel Intrauterine Device In Postpartum Adolescents: A Randomized Pilot Study., Reni Soon, Katie Mcguire, Jennifer Salcedo, Bliss Kaneshiro
Immediate Versus Delayed Insertion Of The Levonorgestrel Intrauterine Device In Postpartum Adolescents: A Randomized Pilot Study., Reni Soon, Katie Mcguire, Jennifer Salcedo, Bliss Kaneshiro
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This pilot study assessed the feasibility of conducting a larger randomized controlled trial comparing the proportion of adolescents using a levonorgestrel intrauterine device (LNG IUD) at six months postpartum when it is inserted immediately after vaginal delivery (within 10 minutes after placental expulsion) compared to insertion four to six weeks postpartum. Pregnant adolescents (14 to 19 years) who desired a LNG IUD for postpartum contraception were randomized to insertion of the LNG IUD either within 10 minutes of delivery of the placenta or at 4-6 weeks postpartum. Study follow-up visits were conducted at 4-6 weeks postpartum, 10 weeks postpartum, and …