A Comparative Study of Manual vs Instrumental Intracesarean Postpartum Intrauterine Contraceptive Device

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ABSTRACT Aims and objectives The main objective of the study was to compare the two different methods of intracesarean insertion of postpartum intrauterine contraceptive device (PPIUCD), i.e., manual vs instrumental, and to study the effectiveness, safety, and continuation rate of intracesarean PPIUCD as a contraceptive method. Materials and methods A total of 100 subjects undergoing lower (uterine) segment cesarean section (LSCS) were enrolled for the study. In group I (n = 50), Cu-T 380A was inserted manually and in group II (n = 50), Cu-T 380A was inserted with a PPIUCD forceps. After checking for the inclusion and exclusion criteria and proper counseling, written consent was obtained and subjects were enrolled for the study. All the subjects were followed up for 3 months either clinically or telephonically. All the complaints, side effects, complications, and findings of both the groups were compared and analyzed. Results The continuation rate after the period of follow-up was 94% in group I and 92% in group II. There was only one case (2%) of expulsion in group II. A total of 3 (6%) subjects in group I and 3 (6%) of the subjects in group II got PPIUCD removed for various reasons. There was no case of infection, perforation, or contraceptive failure. Conclusion Intracesarean PPIUCD is an effective method of postpartum contraception and both the methods (manual and instrumental) are equally effective with minimum side effects and complications and good acceptability by the clients. How to cite this article Chakheni N, Kaur P, Kaur K, Singh B, Mohi MK. A Comparative Study of Manual vs Instrumental Intracesarean Postpartum Intrauterine Contraceptive Device. J South Asian Feder Obst Gynae 2017;9(1):25-28.