Ultrasound assessment of postplacental copper intrauterine device position 6 months after placement during cesarean delivery.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The objective was to describe the sonographic position of copper intrauterine devices (IUDs) 6 months after insertion during cesarean delivery.

Study design

This prospective, observational study followed participants who received a copper IUD during cesarean delivery. We performed pelvic examination at 6 weeks and 6 months and sonography at 6 months to determine IUD position. Patients had additional examinations as needed to address complications.

Results

Sixty-nine participants provided outcomes through 6 months: 41 (59%) had correctly positioned IUDs, 21 (30%) had malpositioned intrauterine IUDs, 5 experienced expulsion (3 partial, 2 complete), and 2 had elective removal; 52 (75%) had missing strings. Missing strings at 6 weeks predicted an incorrect IUD p

SUBMITTER: Gurney EP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7644571 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature