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Table 2 Consequences of IUD Insertion in both groups

From: Intrapartum versus postpartum insertion of intrauterine device in women delivering by cesarean section

 

Group I

Group II

P-value

(n = 100)

(n = 100)

Failed insertion

0 (0%)

6 (6%)

0.013*

Post insertion pain

11 (11%)

15 (15%)

0.4 (NS)

Uterine perforation

0 (0%)

5 (5%)

0.024*

Menorrhagia

17 (17%)

24 (24%)

0.22 (NS)

IUD Displacement

10 (10%)

5 (5%)

0.179 (NS)

IUD Expulsion

5 (5%)

2 (2%)

0.248 (NS)

Missed threads

13 (13%)

4 (4%)

0.04*

Vaginal Infection

0 (0%)

1 (1%)

0.316 (NS)

Unintended Pregnancy

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

NA

  1. IUD Intrauterine device; *: significant (p ≤ 0.05); NS: not significant (p > 0.05)