Contraception for Breast Feeding Mothers with the 75 Microgram Desogestrel-Only Pill: An Indian Perspective

Contraception for nursing mothers is an important aspect from the point of view of birth spacing as well as maternal and infant well-being. An ideal contraceptive for this period would be one that is highly efficacious, fairly safe and reversible, with no negative impact on breast milk and infant growth. The 75 microgram (mcg) desogestrel-only pill is the only Progestogen only pill (POP) available in India. The objective of this article is to evaluate if Desogestrel 75 mcg POP stands out as a near ideal method for contraception in the post-partum women by reviewing data available from Indian clinical studies primarily and also some evidences from international studies.