Abstract:Objective: To evaluate the safety, in terms of renal and hepatic function, of the etonogestrel (ENG)-releasing contraceptive implant inserted immediately postpartum. Methods: A total of 40 healthy women were randomized; 20 received the ENG-releasing implant inserted 24 to 48 hours after delivery (ENG group), and 20 received depot medroxyprogesterone acetate in the sixth week postpartum (control group). Alkaline phosphatase, gamma-glutaryl transferase, alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase, total… Show more
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