Article ; Online: Non-visualisation of strings after postplacental insertion of Copper-T 380A intrauterine device.
The journal of family planning and reproductive health care
2017 Volume 43, Issue 3, Page(s) 186–194
Abstract: Aim: To assess the incidence of visible strings of intrauterine contraceptive devices (IUDs) after postplacental insertion following vaginal or caesarean delivery and to establish a management protocol of follow-up visits when strings are not visualised. ...
Abstract | Aim: To assess the incidence of visible strings of intrauterine contraceptive devices (IUDs) after postplacental insertion following vaginal or caesarean delivery and to establish a management protocol of follow-up visits when strings are not visualised. Methods: This was a prospective study of a cohort of 348 women who underwent postplacental insertion of Copper-T 380A IUDs following vaginal or caesarean delivery, conducted at a hospital in New Delhi, India. Women were followed up at 6 weeks, 3, 6 and 12 months after IUD insertion and were questioned about IUD expulsion or removal at each visit. The cervix was inspected to visualise the IUD strings. All women whose IUD strings could not be visualised at the cervical os at any given follow-up were identified. We analysed the cumulative incidence of visible strings and of procedures performed to locate the IUD when strings were not visible. Results: At 1 year follow-up, the IUD was Conclusions: Visualisation of strings after postplacental vaginal insertion is more common than after intra-caesarean insertion. Pelvic ultrasonography can be used to verify the presence of the device in cases of missing strings. |
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Language | English |
Publishing date | 2017-07 |
Publishing country | England |
Document type | Journal Article |
ZDB-ID | 2113221-5 |
ISSN | 2045-2098 ; 1471-1893 |
ISSN (online) | 2045-2098 |
ISSN | 1471-1893 |
DOI | 10.1136/jfprhc-2015-101200 |
Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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