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Bleeding, cramping, and satisfaction among new copper IUD users: A prospective study

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  • Jessica N Sanders
  • Daniel E Adkins
  • Simranvir Kaur
  • Kathryn Storck
  • Lori M Gawron
  • David K Turok

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Objective: We assess change in bleeding, cramping, and IUD satisfaction among new copper (Cu) IUD users during the first six months of use, and evaluate the impact of bleeding and cramping on method satisfaction. Methods: We recruited 77 women ages 18–45 for this prospective longitudinal observational cohort study. Eligible women reported regular menses, had no exposure to hormonal contraception in the last three months, and desired a Cu IUD for contraception. We collected data prospectively for 180 days following IUD insertion. Monthly, participants reported bleeding scores using the validated pictorial blood loss assessment chart (PBAC), IUD satisfaction using a five-point Likert scale, and cramping using a six-level ordinal scale. We used multiple imputation to address nonrandom attrition. Structural equation models for count and ordered outcomes were used to model bleeding, cramping, and IUD satisfaction growth curves over the six monthly repeated assessments. Results: Bleeding significantly decreased (approximately 23%) over the course of the study from an estimated PBAC = 195 at one month post-insertion to PBAC = 151 at six months (t = -2.38, p

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  • Jessica N Sanders & Daniel E Adkins & Simranvir Kaur & Kathryn Storck & Lori M Gawron & David K Turok, 2018. "Bleeding, cramping, and satisfaction among new copper IUD users: A prospective study," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 13(11), pages 1-11, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pone00:0199724
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0199724
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