Immediate birth control implant: safe for breastfeeding?
NCT ID NCT03978598
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at whether placing the etonogestrel contraceptive implant (Nexplanon) within 24 hours of giving birth affects breastfeeding compared to waiting 4-6 weeks. 150 women who wanted the implant and planned to breastfeed were randomly assigned to one of the two groups. The main goal was to see if there was a difference in how many women were still breastfeeding 8 weeks after delivery.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Etonogestrel implant (Nexplanon)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help women choose the best timing for contraceptive implant placement without harming breastfeeding.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center Phase 4 study. Results may not apply to all populations, and the study relies on self-reported breastfeeding data.
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Locations
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University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87131, United States
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University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84132, United States