Evaluation of safety, efficacy, acceptance and expulsion of post placental intrauterine contraceptive device in a tertiary care centre

Authors

  • Geetha Mahadevan Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Institute of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Egmore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu India
  • Nithya Chandika B. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Institute of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Egmore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20180169

Keywords:

PPIUCD, Expulsion, Perforation, Kellys placental forceps

Abstract

Background: Postpartum intrauterine device provides an effective temporary method of contraception for the woman who needs birth spacing rather than birth limitation and also a quasi-permanent family planning method. The aim of this study was to study the efficacy, acceptance, safety and complication of PPIUCD insertion.

Method: This a retrospective analytical study done in a tertiary care teaching institute, Institute of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Egmore for a six-year period from January 2010 to December 2015 with a sample size of 81204. Outcomes measured were safety, efficacy, acceptance (patients and professionals) and complications.

Results: For the study period of six years the total number of women delivered were 81204. A steady increase was noted in the insertion of PPIUCD from 2010 (1.98%) to 2015 (58%). 50.5% had insertion following caesarean section and 49.5% following vaginal delivery. Primipara had a higher rate of acceptance amounting to 74.74%. Most common complication reported was missing strings 9.25% and a greater part of the patients (83%) did not have any complaints.

Conclusions: Enthusiasm and conviction on the part of the health care provider goes a long way in improving the acceptance rate of PPIUCD. It is an indispensable contraceptive tool for our country since our women most often do not return for postnatal contraceptive options.

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2018-01-23

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