Post-coital intrauterine device insertion — A further evaluation

A total of 191 patients have undergone post-coital insertion of an intrauterine contraceptive device up to ten days postcoitus. The majority of patients were nulliparous and underwent insertion of a standard Gravigard [Copper 7] device. The subsequent expulsion and medical removal rates were normal for this group of patients but the non-medical removal rates were higher. There was one possible post-coital contraceptive failure (0.6%) and one pregnancy at six months due to the device exhibiting a failure of conventional contraceptive action.