title: Extended use of the Multiload Cu-250.
abstract: To evaluate the safety and effectiveness of using the Multiload 250 (MLCu250) beyond its recommended maximum use time of three years, two groups of MLCu250 users were evaluated; one group had used their IUDs for less than three years and the other group had used their IUDs from 3 to 9 years. Except for pelvic infections, there were no significant differences between the two groups in IUD event rates or the incidence of complications. All pelvic infections in the long-term user group were mild and did not necessitate IUD removal.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Gadjah Mada University, Yogyakarta Indonesia.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Soeprono
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007214:Indonesia; D007435:Intrauterine Devices, Copper / Q000009:adverse effects; D008599:Menstruation Disturbances / Q000209:etiology; D000292:Pelvic Inflammatory Disease / Q000209:etiology; D011247:Pregnancy