PPIUCD and its Follow up: A Comparative Analysis with Interval IUCD
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 2
Abstract
Abstract: To compare the efficacy and complications of postpartum IUCD with interval IUCD. Method: It was a prospective study conducted in the Department of OBGY, KRH, and Gwalior. A total of 240 females fulfilling the inclusion and exclusion criteria underwent either PPIUCD or interval IUCD insertion, were followed up at 1½ month, 3 month, 6 months and one year after the insertion of IUCD. Data were analyzed by chi square test. Result: Postpartum PPIUCD insertions were also found to have less vaginal bleeding, infection and also effective as contraceptive when compared with interval IUCD. Conclusion: PPIUCD were demonstrably safe, having no reported incidence of perforation and pregnancy, very less incidence of pain in abdomen and pelvic infection.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Archana Maurya, Dr. Priyanka Paroha
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