A retrospective study on efficacy and safety of copper T 380 A as a contraceptive method

: The copper T intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD) is a widely used reversible method all over the world today. They are effective and recommended for use up to 10 years. Intrauterine as spacing in many couples. Some of causes removal include desire pregnancy sterilization etc. To determine efficacy T(Cu T) 380 A method. indications discontinuation Cu A. identify difficulties faced during outpatient basis cases which required under anaesthesia operation theatre. Retrospective analysis removals done at Gandhi hospital, Secunderabad 6 months duration, from December 2021 May 2022. total number 128 were observed included this study. Among IUCD users, majority belonged age group 20 – 30 Most reported came after 2-5 years usage. them, most referred periphery view difficulty removal, hospital tertiary care centre. Out removals, 68 cases(53.1%) removed on basis, 60 (46.8%) anaesthesia. Major indication was 99 (77.3%), 26 (20.3%)cases sterilization, 1 (0.78%) case failure contraception, (0.78%)case abnormal uterine bleeding dysmenorrhea, perforation. Copper an effective, safe, long-lasting, convenient with very few side effects. information study may be useful counsel women who considering current users requesting due