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. 2011 Sep;84(3):240-3.
doi: 10.1016/j.contraception.2011.01.006. Epub 2011 Feb 21.

Immediate postplacental insertion of an intrauterine contraceptive device during cesarean section

Şevki Çelen  1 , Ayhan Sucak, Yasemin Yıldız, Nuri Danışman
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Immediate postplacental insertion of an intrauterine contraceptive device during cesarean section

Şevki Çelen et al. Contraception. 2011 Sep.

Abstract

Background: An intrauterine device (IUD) is an effective reversible form of contraception. We determined the efficacy and safety of immediate postplacental IUD insertion during cesarean section.

Study design: Two hundred forty-five women with term pregnancies delivering by cesarean section between September 2006 and December 2007 were included in the study. A copper IUD (TCu 380A) was inserted using a ring forceps within 10 min of removing the placenta. The participants were examined before hospital discharge and at 6 weeks, 6 months and 12 months postpartum.

Results: None of the patients were lost to follow-up. There was one case of an unplanned pregnancy (0.4%). There were no serious complications associated with immediate IUD insertion during cesarean section. The cumulative rates of expulsion, removal for bleeding/pain and other medical reasons were 17.6, 8.2 and 2.4 per 100 women per year, respectively. The continuation rates were 81.6% and 62% at 6 and 12 months, respectively.

Conclusion: Immediate postplacental IUD insertion during cesarean section provides adequate protection against pregnancy. However, greater than one fourth of the participants discontinued IUD use due to spontaneous expulsion or other medical reasons.

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