A comparative study of post-placental and immediate postpartum Copper T 380A insertion

Dr. Gurcharan Kaur; Dr. Vinita Sarbhai

Volume : V, Issue : IV, April - 2016

A comparative study of post-placental and immediate postpartum Copper T 380A insertion

Dr. Gurcharan Kaur, Dr. Vinita Sarbhai

Abstract :

 Indian women have an unmet need for contraception in the postpartum period. Women are highly motivated and receptive to Family Planning methods in postpartum. Postpartum IUD insertion immediate post-placental or after 48 hours, are options which merit consideration. A study was conducted among 100 women- 50 women had within 10 minutes postplacental insertion and 50 in the following 48 hours a CuT was inserted and they were compared on a number of parameters like immediate and late complications, continuation rates and expulsion rates. It was found that both forms of postpartum insertions do not increase the risk of complications like pain, infection, bleeding, pregnancy or uterine perforation though the expulsion rates are somewhat elevated. IUD insertion during the postpartum period is thus an ideal method for some women as it is easily accessible and convenient for both women and their health care providers, is associated with less discomfort and fewer side effects as compared to interval insertion and allow women to obtain safe, long acting, highly effective contraception while already under the health care system.