A multicenter study of the clinical performance of the Ortho Gyne-T380 Slimline intrauterine device in routine use in general practice and family planning clinics. UK Family Planning Research Network.
In a multiclinic use-effectiveness study, 505 parous women were fitted with an Ortho Gyne-T380 Slimline intrauterine device (IUD). Gross cumulative event rates, calculated by the Tietze-Potter life-table method, show the device to have a very low pregnancy rate and a low expulsion rate. The rate of removal following complaints of bleeding and/or pain was high. The incidence of infection was low and more likely to occur among younger users. The older parous women were more likely to have a satisfactory experience of IUD use than younger users. In accordance with current advice, and following a full discussion with the client, long-term use of the device beyond the manufacturer's recommended time period will continue among satisfied users.
D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D005193:Family Planning Services; D005194:Family Practice; D005260:Female; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000453:epidemiology; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D007433:Intrauterine Device Expulsion; D007435:Intrauterine Devices, Copper / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000592:standards*; D015993:Life Tables; D010146:Pain / Q000453:epidemiology; D011247:Pregnancy; D013997:Time Factors; D006113:United Kingdom