Acceptability of randomization to levonorgestrel versus copper intrauterine device among women requesting IUD insertion for contraception

Sharon L. Achilles; Beatrice A. Chen; Jessica K. Lee; Aileen M. Gariepy; Mitchell D. Creinin

doi:10.1016/j.contraception.2015.08.009

Acceptability of randomization to levonorgestrel versus copper intrauterine device among women requesting IUD insertion for contraception

Sharon L. Achilles, Beatrice A. Chen, Jessica K. Lee, Aileen M. Gariepy, Mitchell D. Creinin

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Objective Assess feasibility of randomizing women to intrauterine device (IUD) type. Study Design Women enrolling in a 2-month study who desired an IUD for contraception were randomized 1:1 to receive a levonorgestrel-releasing 52-mg IUD (LNG-IUD) or copper T380A IUD (Cu-IUD), understanding they could switch IUD type at the end of the study. Results Randomization to IUD type was acceptable to 54/55 (98%) women who screened. All 32 enrolled participants completed follow-up. Two women exchanged their IUD (Cu-IUD to LNG-IUD), and two requested removal (one LNG-IUD, one Cu-IUD). Overall, 88% continued their assigned IUD. Conclusions Randomization to IUD type is feasible, and few women change their IUD.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	572-574
Number of pages	3
Journal	Contraception
Volume	92
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.contraception.2015.08.009
State	Published - Dec 1 2015
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Contraception
IUD randomization
Intrauterine device
Randomization

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Reproductive Medicine
Obstetrics and Gynecology

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