Study Of Effectiveness And Safety Of Inj DMPA In Postpartum Period

Abstract

Depot medroxyprogesterone acetate(DMPA) provides safe and effective contraception in postpartum period
Aims and objectives : to study acceptance and compliance of DMPA, observe side effects related to usage of
DMPA and establish its effectiveness as contraception method.
Methods : this is prospective study carried out at Obstetrics and Gynaecology department of tertiary care hospital.
Over period of 9 months followed up on OPD basis.
Result : out of 200 cases selected 42% were in age group of 26 to 30, 51% were from lower socio economic class.
Amenorrhoea and irregular spotting found in 68% and 42% respectively. There was no cases of pregnancy in
present study.
Conclusion : DMPA is an effective, safe and convenient method of contraception in lactating period. Proper
counseling will increase acceptance of DMPA.