Postplacental application of 5 different types of intrauterine devices
Reynoso, L.; Arevalo, N.; Lara, R.; Aznar, R.
Ginecologia y Obstetricia de Mexico 50(301): 107-110
1982
ISSN/ISBN: 0300-9041 PMID: 7182224 Document Number: 192883
5 different types of IUDs were used in 1020 women after placental expulsion: T Cu220 in 101 cases; Lippes Loop in 407 cases; T Cu200 in 180; Progestasert in 196; and the Multiload 250 in 136. IUD insertion was accomplished by 3 different techniques: manual, with Forester's forceps, and with an experimental applicator. There were more expulsions and more pregnancies when the applicator was used. Expulsion and pregnancy rates were higher with the Progestasert. The T Cu220C showed the lowest number of expulsions and pregnancies and the highest continuation rate. Removals for medical reasons were similar among all IUD types. (author's modified)