Immediate Versus Later Insertion of IUD After Medical Termination of Pregnancy

Immediate Versus Later Insertion of IUD After Medical Termination of Pregnancy

The main objective of this study is to compare, in a randomised, controlled and prospective fashion, initiation of intrauterine contraception (IUC) at about immediate (0 to 3 days) versus 2 to 4 weeks post medical abortion with regard to expulsions and use of contraception one year after abortion.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age ≥18 years
• Planning medical abortion
• Planning LNG-IUD (Mirena) contraception

Exclusion Criteria:

• Pathological pregnancies or abnormality of the uterus or cervix
• Acute endometritis