Reasons for IUD removal (n=188)
| Reasons for IUD removal | Total (%) | 2 weeks (%) | 1 month (%) | 3 months (%) | 1 year (%) | 3 years (%) | 5 years (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Involuntary | 38 | 71 | 67 | 71 | 61 | 24 | 10 |
| Complication | 12 | 0 | 17 | 5 | 18 | 17 | 10 |
| Choice | 34 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 21 | 39 | 58 |
| None specified | 16 | 24 | 17 | 19 | 0 | 20 | 22 |
| Total (n) | 188 | 17 | 6 | 21 | 38 | 46 | 60 |
See Appendix for lists of the specific reasons ‘Involuntary’, ‘Complication’ and ‘Choice’.
IUD, intrauterine device.