Early Postpartum IUD Doesn’t Spike Healthcare Utilization
TOPLINE: Healthcare utilization after immediate and delayed intrauterine device (IUD) placement postpartum was comparable, with the immediate placement group making slightly fewer visits to obstetricians or gynecologists (OB/GYNs). While immediate placement was associated with increased rates of imaging, it showed lower rates of laparoscopic surgery for IUD-related complications. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a retrospective cohort study … Read more