title: Experience with the MLCu250 IUD.
abstract: One thousand and thirty eight patients were fitted with MLCu250 IUDs over a six year period. The women were divided into three groups: group A, 224 women in whom the IUD was inserted postpartum; group B, 352 patients who had the IUD inserted immediately after an abortion; and group C, 462 women in whom insertions were performed at the end of menstruation. All women were followed up every six months for up to 24 months. All women experienced good contraceptive effects. The mean unexpected pregnancy rate was 2.1% (group A = 2.6%, group B = 2.0% and group C = 1.7%). The mean expulsion rate was 1.8% (group A = 2.2%, group B = 2.0% and group C = 1.3%). The bleeding-pain symptom was apparent in 5.5%. The mean rate for planning pregnancy was 3.8%. Removals for medical and personal reasons were 3.6% and 1.9% respectively. The continuation rate was considered very satisfactory (mean value 78.5%, group A = 76%, group B = 77.6% and group C = 82%). In the present study no perforations or ectopic pregnancies occurred.
mesh_terms: D000022:Abortion, Spontaneous; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007435:Intrauterine Devices, Copper / Q000009:adverse effects; D008597:Menstrual Cycle; D049590:Postpartum Period; D011247:Pregnancy