A comparative study of a progestin-only oral contraceptive versus non-hormonal methods in lactating women in Buenos Aires, Argentina
1991; Elsevier BV; Volume: 44; Issue: 1 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1016/0010-7824(91)90104-n
ISSN1879-0518
AutoresAngel Victor Moggia, Gena S. Harris, Thomas R. Dunson, R.Salas Diaz, M.S. Moggia, Miquel A. Ferrer, S. McMullen,
Tópico(s)Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
ResumoA non-randomized comparative clinical trial of the progestin-only oral contraceptive (POC), Ovrette (75 mcg norgestrel) (Wyeth), versus non-hormonal methods was conducted at two clinics in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The trial was designed to assess the breastfeeding patterns of women choosing progestin-only oral contraception and non-hormonal methods of contraception, and to study the relationship between lactation and the clinical performance of a POC. Five-hundred women were allocated to either the progestin-only pill group (n = 250) or to the non-hormonal group (n = 250) and were followed up monthly for six months after admission. Measurements in mean infant weight, mean infant length, and mean head circumference were similar throughout the follow-up period. Non-hormonal users reported significantly more self-perceived decreases in milk production at the 5th and 6th month follow-up intervals. Acceptance and continued use of the pill were excellent, with only one woman discontinuing because of a pregnancy which was attributed to user failure. The principal side effect reported by women in both groups was intermenstrual bleeding.
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