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Table 1 Common reasons for non-insertion of a planned PPIUD

From: Single center experience on implementation of the postpartum intrauterine device (PPIUD) in Sri Lanka: a retrospective study

Reasons for non-insertion of PPIUD. (Total non-insertions = 50)

n (%)

Contraindications

20 (66.7)

Mother has changed her mind

1 (2.0)

Technical problems at the time of insertion

8 (16.0)

Unavailability of IUD at the time of insertion

1 (2.0)

IUD Removed

5 (10.0)

IUD expelled with blood

6 (12.0)

Consent given for sterilization

1 (2.0)

Purple sticker was missing

1 (2.0)

Consent given for sterilization

1 (2.0)

Stillbirth

1 (2.0)

Other

8 (16.0)

  1. PPIUD Postpartum intrauterine device, IUD Intrauterine device