The highest incidence of ectopic pregnancy amongst contraceptive users is observed with:: (A) Combined contraceptive pills, (B) Copper T intrauterine contraceptive device, (C) Progestase intrauterine device, (D) Levonorgestrel intrauterine system
Answer is C. - There is a slight increase in propoion of ectopic pregnancy post-failure of IUCD. The failure is highest with progesterone IUD. Progestase intrauterine device: - Rate of progesteron release = 65 mcg/day - Total progesteron content = 38mg - Shelf life = 1 to yrs - MC side effect is bleeding - 2nd MC side effect - pain