Intrauterine device post-insertion complications by parity
| Post-insertion complications | Nulliparous | Parous |
|---|---|---|
| All IUD insertions (n) | 148 | 265 |
| Follow-up appointment [n (%)] | 62 (42) | 109 (41) |
| IUD expulsion or removal (n) | 12 | 19 |
| All insertions (%) | 8.1 | 7.2 |
| Only those with follow-up (%) | 19.4 | 17.4 |
| Expulsion rate (n) | 4 | 3 |
| All insertions (%) | 2.7 | 1.1 |
| Only those with follow-up (%) | 6.5 | 2.8 |
IUD, intrauterine device.