The frequency of complications in IUD users in family planning clinic,
Shariati hospital, Tehran (1997– 2002)
A. Hamid (1), E. Laleh (2), A.A. Harrid
Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran (1); Department of Obs
& Gyn Shariati Hospital (2), Iran
Object: To determine the frequency of complications in IUD users
during 5 year period in Shariati hospital.
Design & Methods: The data sheets of women with IUDs (T Cu 380)
were reviewed and the complications were recorded. These IUDs were inserted in
family planning clinic of Shariati hospital during 1997–2002. If the women
didn’t return or didn’t follow up for 6 months, were excluded from study.
Results: Three hundred fifty IUDs were inserted in this clinic during
this period. 67 cases were excluded due to follow up less than 6 months.
Abdominal cramps was seen in 22.6% severe bleeding in 6.07%, menstrual
irregularities in 25.8%, infection in 18.02% and pregnancy in 1.41%. No case of
EP or expulsion was seen.
Conclusion: The bleeding disorders were seen mostly (64.7%) in elder
women (>44 year old). The majority of infections were during the first 6
months of insertion and in young couples. The two most frequent complications
seem to be due to other factors than IUD.
