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Extended use of the Multiload Cu-250

R Soeprono1

  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Gadjah Mada University, Yogyakarta Indonesia.

Advances in Contraception : the Official Journal of the Society for the Advancement of Contraception
|June 1, 1988
PubMed

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The Multiload 250 (MLCu250) intrauterine device is safe and effective for longer than its recommended three-year use. Long-term users experienced no significant differences in complications, with mild pelvic infections not requiring removal.

Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Health
  • Medical Device Safety
  • Gynecology

Background:

  • The Multiload 250 (MLCu250) intrauterine device (IUD) has a recommended maximum use time of three years.
  • Data on the safety and effectiveness of MLCu250 use beyond this period is limited.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the MLCu250 IUD when used beyond its recommended three-year maximum duration.
  • To compare event rates and complication incidence between short-term and long-term users of the MLCu250.

Main Methods:

  • Two groups of MLCu250 users were evaluated: one group using the IUD for less than three years, and another group using it for 3 to 9 years.
  • Comparison of IUD event rates and incidence of complications between the two groups.

Main Results:

  • No significant differences in IUD event rates or complication incidence were observed between the short-term and long-term user groups, with the exception of pelvic infections.
  • All pelvic infections reported in the long-term user group were mild and did not necessitate IUD removal.

Conclusions:

  • The MLCu250 IUD can be considered safe and effective for use beyond its recommended three-year duration.
  • Extended use of the MLCu250 does not appear to increase the risk of significant complications, with infections being mild and manageable.

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