Sharon L Achilles1, Beatrice A Chen2, Jessica K Lee2, Aileen M Gariepy2, Mitchell D Creinin3. 1. Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences and Center for Family Planning Research, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA 15213. Electronic address: achisx@upmc.edu. 2. Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences and Center for Family Planning Research, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA 15213. 3. Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences and Center for Family Planning Research, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA 15213; Department of Epidemiology, University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health, Pittsburgh, PA, USA 15213.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Assess feasibility of randomizing women to intrauterine device (IUD) type. STUDY DESIGN:Women enrolling in a 2-month study who desired an IUD for contraception were randomized 1:1 to receive a levonorgestrel-releasing 52-mg IUD (LNG-IUD) or copper T380A IUD (Cu-IUD), understanding they could switch IUD type at the end of the study. RESULTS: Randomization to IUD type was acceptable to 54/55 (98%) women who screened. All 32 enrolled participants completed follow-up. Two women exchanged their IUD (Cu-IUD to LNG-IUD), and two requested removal (one LNG-IUD, one Cu-IUD). Overall, 88% continued their assigned IUD. CONCLUSIONS: Randomization to IUD type is feasible, and few women change their IUD.
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OBJECTIVE: Assess feasibility of randomizing women to intrauterine device (IUD) type. STUDY DESIGN:Women enrolling in a 2-month study who desired an IUD for contraception were randomized 1:1 to receive a levonorgestrel-releasing 52-mg IUD (LNG-IUD) or copperT380A IUD (Cu-IUD), understanding they could switch IUD type at the end of the study. RESULTS: Randomization to IUD type was acceptable to 54/55 (98%) women who screened. All 32 enrolled participants completed follow-up. Two women exchanged their IUD (Cu-IUD to LNG-IUD), and two requested removal (one LNG-IUD, one Cu-IUD). Overall, 88% continued their assigned IUD. CONCLUSIONS: Randomization to IUD type is feasible, and few women change their IUD.
Authors: Paula H Bednarek; Mitchell D Creinin; Matthew F Reeves; Carrie Cwiak; Eve Espey; Jeffrey T Jensen Journal: N Engl J Med Date: 2011-06-09 Impact factor: 91.245
Authors: Sharon L Achilles; Mitchell D Creinin; Kevin A Stoner; Beatrice A Chen; Leslie Meyn; Sharon L Hillier Journal: Am J Obstet Gynecol Date: 2014-05-13 Impact factor: 8.661