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The postcoital IUD as an effective continuing contraceptive method.

G Gottardi, A Spreafico, L de Orchi

|December 1, 1986

Summary

Postcoital intrauterine devices (IUDs) are effective continuing contraceptives. Women using IUDs for postcoital contraception require extra support, particularly in the initial months after insertion.

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Area of Science:

Reproductive Health
Contraception Research

Background:

Postcoital contraception is sought by women needing emergency contraception.
Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are a long-acting reversible contraceptive method.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the effectiveness of the postcoital intrauterine device (IUD) as a continuing contraceptive method.
To compare IUD use for postcoital contraception versus routine contraception.

Main Methods:

A two-year controlled clinical study involving 98 women.
Comparison of pregnancy, expulsion, and removal rates between postcoital IUD users and a control group using IUDs for routine contraception.

Main Results:

No significant differences in accidental pregnancy, expulsion, or medical removal rates between groups.

Keywords:

Clinical Research Comparative Studies Contraception Contraception Continuation Contraception Failure Contraceptive Methods Contraceptive Usage Developed Countries Europe Evaluation Family Planning Fertility Control, Postcoital Italy Iud Mediterranean Countries Research Methodology Research Report Southern Europe Studies

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A significant difference in removal for personal reasons was observed at one year, primarily in early post-insertion months for postcoital users.

Conclusions:

Postcoital IUD insertion is an effective method for continuing contraception.
Postcoital IUD users benefit from enhanced counseling and support, especially during the first three months.