Purpose: To compare between postplacental insertion of levonorgestrel intrauterine system versus copper intrauterine device regarding expulsion rates, patient satisfaction, complications, and continuation rates.
Methods: This prospective observational study was conducted on 1100 participants divided in to two groups: group (1) CU-IUD group and group (2) LNG-IUS group where women were assigned for postplacental insertion of either CU-IUD or LNG-IUS, respectively. Follow-up at 6 weeks, 3 and 6 months postpartum and data were collected and analyzed to evaluate outcomes.