[Random comparative study between intrauterine device Multiload Cu375 and TCu 380a inserted in the postpartum period].

Objective: To evaluate safety and effectiveness of the intrauterine device Multiload Cu375 compared with the TCu 380A inserted in the postpartum period.

Patients And Methods: In a randomized comparative study carried out in the National Perinatology Institute, intrauterine devices MLCu 375 and Tcu 380A were inserted to 157 patients who voluntary accepted, and previously signed informed consent. There were four instances for the intrauterine devices insertion: within 10 minutes after vaginal delivery, during cesarean section (immediate postplacental insertion) and postpartum-postcesarean insertion (in the time range of 10 min to 48 h).