Suji Uhm1, Nuria Garcia-Ruiz2, Mitchell D Creinin2, Aubrey Blanton2, Melissa J Chen2. 1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of California, Davis, Sacramento, CA, United States. Electronic address: suhm@ucdavis.edu. 2. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of California, Davis, Sacramento, CA, United States.
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: To determine progestin-only pill (POP) use at 3 and 6 months postpartum among women who chose POPs at the postpartum visit. STUDY DESIGN: Secondary data analysis of a prospective observational study with telephone interviews at 3 and 6 months postpartum to assess contraceptive use. RESULTS: Of 440 women who attended the postpartum visit, 92 (20.9%) chose POPs. Current POP use was 44/84 (52.4%) at 3 months, 33/76 (43.4%) at 6 months, and 32/76 (42.1%) at both 3- and 6-month follow-up assessments. CONCLUSION: About half of women who plan POP use at the postpartum visit are not using this method at 3 months after delivery. IMPLICATIONS: About half of women with a prescription for progestin-only pills will be not using this method at 3 months postpartum; further understanding of continued sexual activity and breastfeeding may clarify pregnancy risk for those not reporting modern contraception use during the postpartum period.
OBJECTIVES: To determine progestin-only pill (POP) use at 3 and 6 months postpartum among women who chose POPs at the postpartum visit. STUDY DESIGN: Secondary data analysis of a prospective observational study with telephone interviews at 3 and 6 months postpartum to assess contraceptive use. RESULTS: Of 440 women who attended the postpartum visit, 92 (20.9%) chose POPs. Current POP use was 44/84 (52.4%) at 3 months, 33/76 (43.4%) at 6 months, and 32/76 (42.1%) at both 3- and 6-month follow-up assessments. CONCLUSION: About half of women who plan POP use at the postpartum visit are not using this method at 3 months after delivery. IMPLICATIONS: About half of women with a prescription for progestin-only pills will be not using this method at 3 months postpartum; further understanding of continued sexual activity and breastfeeding may clarify pregnancy risk for those not reporting modern contraception use during the postpartum period.
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