title: A multicenter clinical trial in Nigeria with Multiload-Cu250 (MLCu250) and Multiload-Cu375 (MLCu375) intrauterine devices.
abstract: A multicenter study was conducted in Nigeria, comparing the Multiload-Cu250 (MLCu250) with the Multiload-Cu375 (MLCu375). The two intrauterine devices were studied on aspects of effectiveness and acceptability. Parameters were observed and analyzed, using the life-table method of Tietze and Lewit. Continuation rates were excellent. Overall results were in line with studies done elsewhere in the world with Multiload devices, showing a slight superiority of the MLCu375 over the MLCu250.
authors.affiliation: Organon International bv, Oss, The Netherlands.
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Van Dierendonck
authors.forename: O A
authors.initials: OA
authors.lastname: Ladipo
authors.forename: C C
authors.initials: CC
authors.lastname: Ekwempu
authors.forename: O F
authors.initials: OF
authors.lastname: Giwa-Osagie
authors.forename: J N
authors.initials: JN
authors.lastname: Ulasi
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007433:Intrauterine Device Expulsion; D007435:Intrauterine Devices, Copper / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D015993:Life Tables; D009549:Nigeria; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D011247:Pregnancy