Objective: To determine the frequency of timings
of insertion and follow up complications like
menstrual irregularities and vaginal discharge
among intrauterine copper device users (IUCD).
Methodology: This prospective Cohort study was
conducted in obstetrics and gynecology
department, Fauji Foundation Hospital,
Rawalpindi from June to December 2018.Atotal of
101 patients of age between 25 to 45 years were
included in the study. A self-structured
questionnaire was used to collect data regarding
demographics and timing of insertion then they
were followed after six week, three month and six
month time period to get data regarding
complications of IUCD. SPSS version 21 was
used to analyze data.
Results: Out of 101 patients, mean age was
33.38±4.19 years among them 13(12.9%) women
were of 35 years old. After follow up, 24(23.8%)
reported vaginal discharge, 16(15.8%) came up
with menstrual irregularities while 10(9.9%)
experienced heavy menstrual bleeding with
14(13.9%) women having no complain after IUCD
usage.
Conclusion: Post-Partum IUCD was found to be
more frequently inserted at a lower (uterine)
segment caesarean section, while the most
common complication noted was vaginal
discharge and then menstrual irregularities.
(Rawal Med J 202;45:731-734).
