Abstract:Objective: To determine the complications of post-partum intrauterine contraceptive device insertions in terms of frequency of bleeding and expulsion. Patients and Methods: A total number of 180 females aged 18–40 years with gestational age 36–40 weeks and having Hb ≥8 g/dl at time of delivery. All antenatal patients admitted for delivery to our hospital were counseled for PPIUCD. The PPIUCD was inserted within 10 minutes after placental delivery. Patients were called for follow-up after 6 weeks, 3 months and… Show more
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