Clinical Correlation of Position of Copper T 380a As Determined By Ultrasonography Following Its Insertion In The Immediate Postpartum Period With Subsequent Complication-Observational Study

Authors

  • Mehul Devkaranbhai Patel Juniour Resident, Medical College , Bhavnagar
  • Rajani M Parikh Associate Professor, Medical College , Bhavnagar
  • Kanaklatta Nakum Associate Professor, Medical College , Bhavnagar
  • Vishal Sheth Junior Resident, Medical College , Bhavnagar
  • Mayank Lunagariya Junior Resident, Medical College , Bhavnagar

Keywords:

PPIUCD, Ultrasonography, Position of Copper t 380A, Subsequence Complication.

Abstract

Background & Objectives: The postpartum insertion of an IUCD provides a convenient opportunity for the woman to receive IUCD services. This is particularly important for women who have limited access to medical care. The postpartum period is potentially an ideal time to begin contraception as women are more strongly motivated to do so at this time, which also has the advantage of being convenient for both patients and health-care providers. Objectives: To determine the rates of expulsion, pelvic infection, lost strings/ displacement, Menstrual irregularity, abdominal pain and uterine perforation following PPIUCD insertion among parturients at 6 weeks and 6 months of post partum. Method: Total of 203 patients were included. Study was conducted from March 2015 to March 2016.Women who accepted the PPIUCD during their postpartum care were inserted with the device before discharge (within 48 hours).These women were followed up at 6 weeks and 6 months for complications. Menstrual irregularity (24.2%) followed by pain in lower abdomen (13.7%),vaginal discharge (5.8%) and expulsion (4.7%).No case of perforation or pregnancy was reported. Statistical analysis was done using Chi-square test. Results: The common complications at six weeks and six months. In total 92 (45.3%) women having complication after PPIUCD. which are more (32.5%) in malposition of PPIUCD. Position of PPIUCD are decided by sonography after PPIUCD insertion. Expulsion, Menstrual irregularity and Abdominal Pain were more significantly with malposition (p < 0.05). Interpretation & Conclusion: The clinical examination has its limitations in the assesement of the IUCD position especially in postpartum IUCDs as the threads remain coiled inside the uterus in post-ceserean state. Thus, sonography can be used as an adjunct to clinical examination to examine the position of the IUCD. The removal and re-insertion can be offered in patients with malpositioned IUCDs. Alternatively, these patients coulds be closely followed up for early detection and prompt management of any complication. [M Patel, Natl J Integr Res Med, 2018; 9(3):26-33]

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2018-07-19

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Patel, M. D., Parikh, R. M., Nakum, K., Sheth, V., & Lunagariya, M. (2018). Clinical Correlation of Position of Copper T 380a As Determined By Ultrasonography Following Its Insertion In The Immediate Postpartum Period With Subsequent Complication-Observational Study. National Journal of Integrated Research in Medicine, 9(3), 26–33. Retrieved from http://nicpd.ac.in/ojs-/index.php/njirm/article/view/2347

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