ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND: Immediate postsurgical abortion insertion of intrauterine devices (IUDs) could substantially reduce the risk of repeat abortion. Studies have demonstrated efficacy and safety, and postabortum insertion would likely increase rates of usage. There are few data in the literature concerning rates of continuation and satisfaction after immediate postabortion IUD insertion. STUDY DESIGN: We performed a prospective cohort study of women undergoing surgical abortion and choosing immediate insertion of IUD for contraception. We followed at six months rates of continuation, expulsion, removal and pregnancy, and reasons for discontinuation of IUD postinsertion. RESULTS: 137 patients were included. At 6 months, we were able to contact 112 of them. The continuation rate was 78.6% (95% confidence intervals (CI) [69.8, 85.8]) and the satisfaction rate was high at 85.2% (95%CI [76.1, 91.1]). Three (2.7%) expulsions occurred. Removals occurred in 18.75%. CONCLUSIONS: We found that women choosing immediate postsurgical abortion IUD insertion had high rates of continuation and satisfaction.