Intrauterine Contraception (IUC) After Medical Abortion

Early Versus Delayed Insertion of Intrauterine Contraception After Medical Abortion- a Randomized Controlled Trial

Today a large proportion of early abortions are medical, in accordance to the woman's choice. The main objective of the present study was to compare, in a randomised fashion, initiation of intrauterine contraception (IUC) at about 1 week versus 3 to 4 weeks post medical abortion with regard to expulsions and safety.

Inclusion Criteria:

• age above 18
• elective medical abortion up to 9 weeks (63 days) of amenorrhea
• general good health and
• good understanding of Swedish language.

Exclusion Criteria:

• pathological pregnancies or abnormality of the uterus
• complications after the medical abortion, such as on-going pregnancy retained gestational sac or endometritis