Table 2.
Contraceptive outcomes at 6 months postpartum among 162 women receiving a postplacental IUD after vaginal delivery.
| Contraceptive outcome | n | % | (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| TCu380A IUD | 121 | 74.7 | (67.5–80.8) |
| Original IUD, correctly positioned | 90 | 55.6 | (44.7–63.1) |
| Replacement TCu380A IUD | 21 | 13.0 | (8.6–19.0) |
| Abnormal position, continuing abnormally placed IUDa | |||
| Partial expulsion | 3 | 1.9 | (0.6–5.3) |
| Malpositioned | |||
| Not at fundus | 4 | 2.5 | (1.0–6.2) |
| Rotated | 3 | 1.9 | (0.6–5.34) |
| Levonorgestrel IUD | 9 | 5.6 | (3.0–10.2) |
| Etonogestrel implant | 1 | 0.6 | (0.1–3.4) |
| Hormonal method | 7 | 4.3 | (2.1–8.7) |
| Condoms | 9 | 5.6 | (3.0–10.2) |
| Emergency contraception | 1 | 0.6 | (0.1–3.4) |
| None, abstinence, withdrawal | 13 | 8.0 | (4.8–13.2) |
| Tubal sterilization | 1 | 0.6 | (0.1–3.4) |
a
Unable to replace IUD due to logistical barriers.