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An IUD to fit any uterus
Advances in Contraception : the Official Journal of the Society for the Advancement of Contraception
|June 1, 1985
Summary
A novel copper intrauterine device shows excellent performance, with no reported pregnancies and minimal expulsion rates in extensive clinical use. High continuation rates suggest user satisfaction and effectiveness for long-term contraception.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Medicine
- Contraception Technology
Background:
- Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are a leading reversible contraceptive method.
- Copper IUDs offer non-hormonal birth control with high efficacy.
- Continuous innovation in IUD design aims to improve safety and usability.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce and evaluate a new copper intrauterine device.
- To assess the safety and efficacy of this novel contraceptive.
- To determine user continuation rates for long-term birth control.
Main Methods:
- A prospective study involving 40,000 woman-months of copper IUD use.
- Monitoring for pregnancies, expulsions, and device-related complications.
- Follow-up assessments at 30 months to evaluate device retention.
Main Results:
- Zero pregnancies reported during the study period.
- An exceptionally low expulsion rate of 0.4% was observed.
- High device retention with 87.5% of users still wearing the IUD at 30 months.
Conclusions:
- The new copper intrauterine device demonstrates high contraceptive efficacy.
- The device exhibits a favorable safety profile with minimal expulsions.
- High continuation rates indicate user acceptance and suitability for long-term contraception.