A 5-year comparative study of efficacy and acceptability of three different sizes of TCu380Ag and TCu380A intrauterine devices.

Background: The intrauterine contraceptive device TCu380Ag when compared with TCu380A at 1 year of use had better acceptability and continuation rates.

Objectives: To study the continuation rate, efficacy, and acceptability of TCu380Ag in three sizes versus TCu380A at 5 years of use.

Methods: A total of 600 women opting for intrauterine contraceptive devices were randomized equally into two groups.

A 1-year comparison of TCu380Ag versus TCu380A intrauterine contraceptive devices in India.

Objective: To compare TCu380Ag and TCu380A intrauterine contraceptive devices after 1 year of use.

Methods: A prospective randomized controlled trial was conducted among healthy married women aged 20-35 years who attended the family planning clinics of three tertiary centers in India between August 1, 2015, to March 31, 2018. The TCu380Ag group (n=300) received one of three sizes of this device depending on uterocervical length: maxi (8.

Postnatal quality of life, depressive symptoms, and social support among women in southern India.

Evaluation of postnatal quality of life (QOL) has remained a poorly researched area in India. The present cross-sectional study assessed postnatal QOL, using the Mother Generated Index (MGI) and its associated risk factors, and was conducted during January-March 2013 among 274 mothers, 6-8 weeks postnatally. A semi-structured questionnaire was used to evaluate sociodemographic and obstetric characteristics and social support.