This prospective cohort study evaluated the continuation rates, complications, and satisfaction associated with postpartum intrauterine contraceptive devices (PPIUCDs) as a long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) method. Conducted in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Services Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan, from November 2017 to December 31, 2022, the study enrolled pregnant women attending antenatal care. Counseling was conducted using the GATHER technique, and informed consent was obtained before insertion. PPIUCDs were inserted postpartum during vaginal or cesarean deliveries by trained healthcare professionals. Follow-ups at 3, 6, 12, and 24 months assessed continuation rates, complications, and reasons for discontinuation.
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continuation rate of PPIUCD at 24 months.
Timeframe: 24 months post-insertion