the Effect of Implanon on Menstrual Patterns

Assiut University

Status: Not yet enrolling

Conditions: Menstrual Irregularities

Treatments: Other: Implanon (Etonogestrel)

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06936436

effect of implanon

Details and patient eligibility

About

This study aims to evaluate whether the timing of postpartum Implanon insertion (immediately postpartum, early postpartum, or late postpartum) affects menstrual patterns

Full description

• Etonogestrel implants (Implanon) are widely used for postpartum contraception. However, the timing of insertion may influence menstrual patterns, including irregular bleeding, amenorrhea, and prolonged bleeding episodes. Despite the increasing use of immediate postpartum contraception, there is limited research on how the timing of Implanon insertion affects menstrual cycle regulation.
• Furthermore, lactation and hormonal changes postpartum may modify the bleeding patterns in women using Implanon, with breastfeeding women experiencing a higher likelihood of amenorrhea due to prolactin-induced suppression of ovulation.
• This study aims to fill these gaps by systematically comparing menstrual outcomes based on timing of Implanon insertion postpartum

Enrollment: 200 estimated patients

Sex: Female

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Postpartum women opting for Implanon as contraception.
• No contraindications to hormonal contraception.

Exclusion criteria

• . Women with known bleeding disorders.
• Use of other hormonal contraceptives during the study period.
• Postpartum complications such as severe infections or retained products of conception