The IUCD in general practice.

SINCE April 1966 we have offered an intra-uterine contraceptive device (IUCD) as an alternative method of contraception. This study is the result of our experience with the first 100 women who chose this method. We prefer the couple to choose their own contraceptive method after a full explanation of the various techniques. As far as the IUCD was concerned the women are told the pregnancy rate is about two or three per 100 users per annum, that the periods will probably be heavier for a time and there may be a slight loss between the periods. However, in the following cases we advised the IUCD as the most suitable method: