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Abstract Objective To evaluate the expulsion and continuation rates of the copper intrauterine device (IUD) inserted in the immediate postpartum period in a Brazilian public university hospital. Materials and Methods In the present cohort study, we included women who received immediate postpartum IUD at vaginal delivery or cesarean s March 2018 to December 2019. Clinical data and the findings of transvaginal ultrasound (US) scans performed 6-weeks postpartum were collected. The expulsion and continuation rates were assessed 6-months postpartum using data from the electronic medical records or by telephone contact. The primary outcome was the proportion of IUDs expelled at 6 months. For the statistical analysis, we used the Student t-test, the Poisson distribution, and the Chi-squared test. Results There were 3,728 births in the period, and 352 IUD insertions were performed, totaling a rate of 9.4%. At 6 weeks postpartum, the IUD was properly positioned in 65.1% of the cases, in 10.8% there was partial expulsion, and in 8.5% it had been completely expelled. At 6 months postpartum, information was obtained from 234 women, 74.4% of whom used IUD, with an overall expulsion rate of 25.6%. The expulsion rate was higher after vaginal delivery when compared with cesarean section (68.4% versus 31.6% respectively; p = 0.031). There were no differences in terms of age, parity, gestational age, final body mass index, and newborn weight. Conclusion Despite the low insertion rate of copper IUDs in the postpartum period and a higher expulsion rate, the rate of long-term continuation of intrauterine contraception was high, indicating that it is a useful intervention to prevent unwanted pregnancies and to reduce short-interval birth.
Resumo Objetivo Avaliar as taxas de expulsão e continuação do dispositivo intrauterino (DIU) de cobre inserido no pós-parto imediato em um hospital universitário brasileiro. Materiais e Métodos Neste estudo de corte transversal, foram incluídas parturientes submetidas à inserção de DIU de cobre no pós-parto imediato entre março de 2018 e dezembro de 2019. Foram coletados dados clínicos e da ultrassonografia (US) transvaginal realizada após seis semanas. As taxas de expulsão e de continuação foram avaliadas após seis meses por meio de dados do prontuário ou por contato telefônico. O resultado principal foi a proporção de DIUs expelidos em seis meses. Para análise estatística, utilizaram-se o teste t de Student, a distribuição de Poisson, e o teste do Qui quadrado. Resultados Houve 3,728 nascimentos no período, e foram inseridos 352 DIUs, em uma taxa de 9,4%. Com 6 semanas, o DIU estava bem posicionado em 65,1% dos casos, em 10,8%, houve expulsão parcial, e, em 8,5%, fora totalmente expelido. Aos 6 meses de pós-parto, foram obtidas informações de 234 mulheres, 74,4% das quais usavam DIU, com uma taxa de expulsão geral de 25,6%. A taxa de expulsão foi maior após o parto vaginal do que após cesariana (68,4% versus 31,6%, respectivamente; p = 0,031). Não houve diferenças quanto à idade, paridade, idade gestacional, índice de massa corpórea final, e peso do recém-nascido. Conclusão Apesar da baixa taxa de inserção e alta taxa de expulsão, a taxa de continuação em longo prazo da contracepção intrauterina com DIU de cobre foi elevada, o que indica que se trata de intervenção útil para prevenir gestações indesejadas em curto intervalo de tempo.
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Humans , Female , ContraceptionABSTRACT
Background: Intrauterine contraceptive devices (IUCD) are a rapidly reversible method of contraception. It is necessary toassess the acceptability and uptake of IUCD in parturients elaborating its safety and success.Aims and Objectives: The aim of the study was to evaluate the acceptability, safety, and follow-up of postpartum insertion ofIUCD both in vaginal and cesarean section deliveries among parturients with the ultimate goal is to avoid unplanned pregnanciesand to expand the usage of IUCD.Materials and Methods: The study was a prospective one conducted during the period of January 2014–January 2015. All theantenatal patients at their visits after 30 weeks of gestation were taken in the study and parturients accepted for postpartumIUCD (PPIUCD) insertion constitute the study population.Results: A total of 202 patients were included in the study population. Majority of cases accepted for PPIUCD had at leasta primary level of education, were primiparous, and had their last childbirth >2 years age consisting of 90.10%, 46.53%, and44.55%, respectively. About 27.72% of the parturients were aware of the PPIUCD and 58.91% of parturients accepted PPIUCDdue to its long-term effect. PPIUCD insertion done for the study was three types such as: Within 10 min, immediate (within 24 h),and trans-cesarean consisting of 23.76%, 15.35%, and 60.89%, respectively. About 96.04%, 79.70%, and 60.90% cases wereattaining for follow-up at 6 weeks, 3 months, and 6 months, respectively. At 6 week follow-up, pelvic inflammatory disease,irregular cycles, and pain were the chief concerns consisting of 34.16%, 23.27%, and 16.83%, respectively, whereas bleedingper vagina, lost string, and expulsion were less seen. PPIUCD expulsion was seen in 14.85% of the parturients.Conclusions: Awareness of the PPIUCD among women was poor despite high acceptance and needs strategies to increaseawareness. The PPIUCD was demonstrably safe, having no reported incidence of perforation with low rates of expulsion, pelvicinfection, and few lost strings.