study on injectable DMPA (Depomedroxy Progesterone Acetate) and effect of its use as a short term contraception in immediate postpartum women

Background and Aim: Contraception in the postpartum period is a significant problem. When used correctly, injectable hormonal contraceptives are one of most reliable methods contraception currently available. The purpose present study was to assess effect DMPA as short term contraceptive immediate women. Patients Methods: This prospective observational conducted on 130 women Gynaecology Department Ayub Teaching Hospital, Abbottabad from December 2018 2019. group were given 150 mg intramuscularly during discharge hospital after three months. mother subjected complete general physical examination. need exclusive breast feeding emphasized. Fasting blood samples collected for liver function testing (LFT), lipid profile, sugar, haemoglobin (Hb). About who not taking any considered control group. All patients followed-up six weeks, months, Data analysis done using SPSS version 27. Results: overall mean age 24.6±2.9 years with an range 20 34 years.