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Article Type

Original Research

Authors

Saremi   A.T. (*)






(*) ‎“Sarem Fertility & Infertility Research Center (SAFIR)” and “Sarem Cell Research Center (SCRC)” ‎, Sarem Women’s Hospital, Tehran, Iran

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Article History

Received:   September  23, 2014
Accepted:   January 5, 2016
ePublished:   February 15, 2017

ABSTRACT

Aims The use of intrauterine devices (IUDs) has been one of the most effective, the ‎safest and cost-effective methods for preventing pregnancy, for a long time. ‎However, some complications have been reported for IUDs. The complications ‎may be reduced by using a specific technique for placement of IUD. The objective ‎of this study was to introduce the rotating withdrawal technique for the first time, ‎which was investigated to reduce the complications of IUD insertion.‎
Materials & Methods This historical cohort study was conducted on 1199 females who referred to ‎Sarem Medical Center for IUD insertion from 1984 to 1995. After primary ‎examinations, IUD was inserted by rotating withdrawal technique. The subjects ‎were followed up for 2 years.‎
Findings Displacement was observed just in 20 cases (1.67%). All of them were seen in the ‎first month after placement. For these cases, IUD insertion was done again. After ‎the second replacement, displacement was observed in 4 cases (0.035%) after one ‎month. Therefore, it was recommended to them to use another preventive method. ‎There was no pregnancy or displacement in the other cases during 2 years.‎
Conclusion The rotating withdrawal technique can minimize the pregnancy rate when IUD is ‎used. In addition to the type and quality of IUD, insertion method of IUD can ‎increase its effectiveness. ‎


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