Table 2.
Details of expulsion and discontinuation events
| Time (months) | Reason | IUD type | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Expulsion | LNG-IUS | |
| 2 | Expulsion | Cu T 380A | |
| 4 | Expulsion | Cu T 380A | |
| 4 | Side effects | Cu T 380A | Heavy bleeding and spotting |
| 4 | Lack of benefit | LNG-IUS | Breast size did not decrease |
| 5 | Pregnancy | Cu T 380A | Intrauterine pregnancy |
| 6–12* | Side effects | LNG-IUS | Pain, daily cramping, acne, decreased libido, continual spotting, headaches |
| 6–12* | Side effects | Cu T 380A | Heavy bleeding, severe cramps |
| 8 | Side effects | LNG-IUS | Acne, decreased libido, headaches |
| 12 | Side effects | LNG-IUS | Acne, pain, mood changes |
| 12–18† | Side effects | LNG-IUS | Cramps, heavy bleeding, pain with intercourse |
*Exact timing of discontinuation unknown. Six months used for calculation of observed use.
†Exact timing of discontinuation unknown. Twelve months used for calculation of observed use.
Cu T 380A, copper intrauterine device; IUD, intrauterine device; LNG-IUS, levonorgestrel intrauterine system.