To study the acceptance of postpartum intrauterine contraceptive device, CU T 380 A, in a tertiary care hospital in India

Introduction

Family planning allows people to attain their desired number of children and determine the spacing of pregnancies. Contraception plays a major role in women's health. Increased number of institutional deliveries allows us to offer family planning methods to couples. Postpartum intrauterine devices (PPIUCD) are the reversible long acting method. It does not interfere with breast feeding and can be provided before the woman leaves the hospital. This study of acceptance of postpartum intrauterine device was conducted in tertiary care hospital in India.

Aim and objectives

To find out the (1) acceptance of PPIUCD CU T 380 A, (2) retention rate of PPIUCD and (3) spontaneous expulsion rate at end of 6 months of delivery.

Material and methods

PPIUCD was inserted in 680 women either after vaginal delivery or during caesarian section. Data analysis was done at the end of 6 months.

Results

(1) Insertion of PPIUCD amongst Para 2 was highest 375 (55.14%). (2) Retention rate was 86.33%. (3) Spontaneous expulsion was found in 55 (8.54%) women. (4) Bleeding was the main symptom perceived by 249 (88.71%) women followed by long thread 73 (26.02%) and pain in lower abdomen 45 (15.90%). (5) Total 361 (61.29%) women were satisfied and were continuing the method.

Conclusion

Retention rate of PPIUCD was high. Spontaneous expulsion in intra-caesarian IUCD was less as fundal placement was assured at the time of insertion. Bleeding problems were the major complaint and the main reason for removal of PPIUCD.