PPIUD
PPIUD
PPIUD
Other IUDs
Frameless GyneFix Consists of several copper cylinders tied together on a string Anchored 1 cm deep into the fundus of the uterus Introduced in 1990s Newer: Fibroplant LNG with progestin
Mechanism of Action
Copper ions:
Interferes with the ability of the sperm to pass through the uterine cavity Decreases sperm motility and function Alters the uterine and tubal environment
IUDs are not recommended for insertion unless other methods are not available or acceptable: 48 hours to 4 weeks post-partum AIDS (but no antiretroviral therapy or no access to care) High individual risk of chlamydia or gonococcal infection (partner has current STI) Ovarian cancer Benign trophoblastic disease Systemic lupus erythematosus with severe thrombocytopenia Prolonged rupture of membranes (>18 hours)
Advantages
Highly effective (99.2 99.4%) safe Use and forget May be safely used by immediately postpartum and lactating women Long duration of use (12 years) but can be used as shorterterm method Allows privacy No systemic side effects Does not interact with medications client may be taking
Post-abortion
Immediately after evacuation if no infection
IUD Category
M E T H O D S
Reproductive Needs Short term Long term Permanent (<3 years) (>=3 years) Condom, FAB BTL, LAM, FAB methods, Vasectomy, methods, Pills, DMPA, DMPA, IUD Pills, DMPA, IUD IUD
Conclusion
Postpartum insertion of IUDs appears safe and effective Advantages: motivation, assurance that the woman is not pregnant and convenience Few medical reasons why the method should be withheld PPIUD expulsion rates higher than with interval insertion Popularity of PPIUD in China, Mexico and Egypt supports feasibility of approach Early follow-up important to identify spontaneous IUD expulsion
Expulsion Rates
TIMING OF INSERTION Interval (more than 4 weeks after delivery) Immediate Postpartum (within 10 minutes)
Expulsion Rate
Studies show that for best results devices should be inserted within 10 minutes of placenta expulsion rather than at any other time before discharge from the hospital Emphasis needs to be given to the fundal placement of the device. The provider should be able to feel the device through the abdominal and uterine walls at the time of the insertion The arms of the T device may normally embed in the endometrium and submucosal layer for a few millimeters, thus enhancing the retention of the device
Women who are HIV-infected and clinically well, even if on ARVs, can use the IUD
IUDs are great protection against ectopic pregnancy because they are so effective at preventing pregnancy