BACKGROUND Intrauterine contraception is a first-line option for young women, yet relatively few prospective studies have been performed in nulliparous women using currently available devices, and many providers are still reluctant to provide this option. METHODS Between January 2012 and June 2014, 109 nulliparous women, aged 18-30 years, who had an intrauterine device (IUD) placed at a stude...

The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of a copper-intrauterine device (IUD) on uterine artery blood flow during the midluteal phase and on the first day of the menstrual cycle using pulsed colour Doppler ultrasonography. Twenty-one regularly menstruating women (18-45 years) who were willing to use copper-IUD contraception participated in the study. The patients were first examined wit...

Background: The Copper-T (Cu-T) Intrauterine device (IUD) is one of the oldest and most reliable forms of contraception. Its widespread use has been limited by side effects, such as heavy menstrual flow and pain on insertion. Findings suggest that the intrauterine device acts more as a contraceptive than an abortifacient, thus improving its acceptability. Objectives: To determine the proportion...

OBJECTIVES When ulipristal acetate (UPA) was introduced into the Contraceptive and Sexual Health Services service in June 2011 an algorithm was developed to guide method selection. The aim was to encourage clinicians to assess risk and to offer a copper intrauterine device (IUD) as first-line choice with hormonal methods as second-line choice. METHODS UPA was the second-line choice for presen...

Background The position of the intrauterine device (IUD) in Kenya’s contraceptive method mix among married women of reproductive age has declined over time, dropping from a prevalence of 4.2% in 1993 to 2.4% in 2003 (CBS, MOH, & ORC Macro, 2004). Moreover, as contraceptive prevalence has increased (currently at 33% for modern methods), the IUD’s share of the modern method mix has declined by ha...

BACKGROUND The Intrauterine Device (IUD) is the least popular method of contraception for family planning in Nepal. In addition, discontinuation in the early days after insertion is very high and information related to factors affecting early discontinuation is very limited. METHODS A retrospective study was carried out over a 5-year period to determine the associated factors for early discon...

INTRODUCTION Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are commonly used as a contraceptive method. However, they may cause rare but potentially serious complications such as migration through the uterine wall and gastrointestinal perforation. PRESENTATION OF CASE We report a case of a 26-year woman, carrying an IUD for 2 years, who presented to the emergency with pelvic pain with breakthrough bleeding. Ab...

BACKGROUND The intrauterine device (IUD) was a very common form of birth control in the United States. The most serious potential complication of IUD use is uterine perforation. Uterine perforation is common among women with "lost" IUDs and can cause severe morbidity and mortality and should be carefully managed. The recommended treatment is removal of the perforating IUD. This can usually be m...