Table 4.

Summary of side-effects of IUD and reasons for removal

Reported Side-effects with IUD experienced	Reported reasons for removal of IUD
• Heavy bleeding	• Heavy prolonged bleeding
• Foul vaginal discharge (sometimes coloured)	• Vaginal discharge
• Infections	• To give birth
• Abdominal cramps	• Abdominal cramps
• Spotting bleeding	• Spotting or irregular bleeding
• Prolonged bleeding	• Infections
• Irregular bleeding	• Feeling of device removing
	• Discomfort with strings
	• Partner disapproval of FP method