Post Partum Intra Uterine Contraceptive Device: A Prospective Study

Dr. Rangan Bhattacharya; Dr. Varsha N Patil

Volume : IX, Issue : VII, July - 2020

Post Partum Intra Uterine Contraceptive Device: A Prospective Study

Dr. Rangan Bhattacharya, Dr. Varsha N Patil

Abstract :

Background: This study explores into the demographic profile of women who accept Post Partum Intra Uterine Contraceptive Device, the dynamics of their decision making process, their satisfaction with this method of contraception, and complications, which have not been well characterized yet. Methods: The subjects were patients who have received a PPIUCD, were followed up, at 6 weeks and 6 months of delivery and their demographic characteristics, satisfaction, complications observed after insertion were studied. Results: 274 cases were enrolled. Majority of participants belonged to 20-25 years. After 6 weeks, no pregnancies were reported, majority had no complaints. The most common complaint was vaginal discharge, expulsion rate was 1.16%. The most common cause of removal was menstrual complaints. Failure rate was 0.9% . Conclusions: PPIUCDs are an extremely effective method of contraception. The complications are extremely less. Hence, it is an excellent new contraceptive method in the postpartum period.