Impact of long-acting reversible contraception on return for repeat abortion - 23/12/11
Résumé |
Objective |
The objective of the study was to determine the rate of return for repeat abortion in relation to postabortion contraceptive method choice 24 months onward from an intervention study.
Study Design |
This was a prospective cohort study involving a hospital note search for 510 women 24 months after an abortion.
Results |
Women using long-acting reversible contraceptive (LARC) methods (intrauterine device [IUD] and depot medroxyprogesterone acetate) had significantly lower return rates for repeat abortion (6.45%; 95% confidence interval [CI], 4.0–9.8) than non-LARC users, of whom 14.5% returned (95% CI, 9.9–20.2). A Cox proportional hazard analysis showed that the postabortion method choice was significantly related to the likelihood of returning for a repeat abortion (P = .002), controlling for major demographic factors and previous pregnancy history. Using the pill as a reference group for risk of repeat abortion, the IUD hazard ratio (HR) was 0.36 (95% CI, 0.17–0.77), the depot medroxyprogesterone acetate HR was 0.55 (95% CI, 0.21–1.45), and the HR for all other methods was 1.8 (95% CI, 0.83–3.92).
Conclusion |
This study provides strong support for the promotion of immediate postabortion access to LARC methods (particularly intrauterine devices) to prevent repeat abortion.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Key words : copper multiload Cu375 intrauterine device, depot medroxyprogesterone acetate, levonorgestrel intrauterine system, long-acting reversible contraception, repeat abortion
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| This intervention study was supported in part by the New Zealand Lottery Health Research Grants Board and from ISTAR Ltd, a not-for-profit organization that imports and distributes mifepristone in New Zealand. S.B.R. received $1000 (New Zealand) in funds for conference attendance (2008) and B.A.L. $4000 (New Zealand) for conference attendance (2008 and 2011) from Bayer Schering Pharma (Bayer New Zealand Ltd). |
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| Cite this article as: Rose SB, Lawton BA. Impact of long-acting reversible contraception on return for repeat abortion. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2012;206:37.e1-6. |
Vol 206 - N° 1
P. 37.e1-37.e6 - janvier 2012 Retour au numéro
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