Intra-uterine contraceptive device

N92.1/T83.3 + (Z30.4/8/9)


GENERAL MEASURES

Where there is excessive bleeding after insertion:

  • Exclude perforation of the uterus.

Abnormal bleeding for >3 months:

  • Exclude cervical or pelvic infection, partial expulsion, intrauterine or ectopic pregnancy (rare) or other pathology.

If no pathology is detected:

  • Counsel.

MEDICINE TREATMENT

If no pathology is detected:

  • NSAID, e.g.:
  • Ibuprofen, oral, 400 mg 8 hourly with or after a meal for 5 days.
    • Follow up and if bleeding is unacceptable, offer alternative contraception and remove IUCD.

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