Abstract
Lactating women need contraception after first menses, supplementation or 6 months postpartum, or before, according to personal or programmatic reasons. Non-hormonal methods have no influence on lactation and are the first choice. Intrauterine devices (IUDs) inserted during amenorrhea are safe and show good continuation rates. Progestin-only methods do not affect breast-feeding and should be used after 6 weeks to prevent transference of orally active steroids to the newborn. Progesterone rings and Nestorone(TM) implants are effective new methods, that use orally inactive steroids.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 815-822 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | Current Opinion in Obstetrics and Gynecology |
| Volume | 5 |
| Issue number | 6 |
| Publication status | Published - 1993 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology