The Multiload CU250 in general practice.

ABSTRACT

PIP The experience of partners in general practice with the IUD Multiload CU250 from October 1979-December 1986 is reported as a comparison to results reported from large centers and family planning clinics. 2 physicians fitted the IUDs, and family planning nurses handled counseling and subsequent checkups. The duration of use for each IUD was 2 years, extended to 3 years in 1984. Data on 270 women with their 1st Multiloads are tabulated. There were also 66 women who had a 2nd IUD, and 22 with a 3rd IUD fitted. Parity was usually 1 or 2, but ranged from 1 (8 women) to 5 or more. The nulliparas all had specific histories that made IUD their 1st method choice. The cumulative event rates were pregnancy 3.7 per 100 users at 12 months, expulsion 1.6, removal for bleeding or pain 10.4, other medical reasons 3.1, planned pregnancy 7.4, other personal 2.7, physician's choice 1.6, total continuation rate 69.5%. 5.9% were lost to follow up.^ieng