This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
Copper – T is preferably inserted postnatal, after 
Select and explain. 
A. 2 weeks, B. 4 weeks, C. 5 weeks, D. 8 weeks
D: 8 weeks
Answer: D: 8 weeks 
Explanation: Timings of IUD Insertion

During menstruation or within 10 days of beginning of menstrual period:

– Best time for IUD insertion
– Cervical canal diameter greatest, lesser expulsion, least risk of pregnancy

Immediate post-partum insertion: During 1st week after delivery before woman leaves hospital

– High chance of perforation
– High chance of expulsion

Post-puerperal insertion: 6 – 8 weeks after delivery

– Can be combined with follow-up visit of mother and child
– Not recommended after 2nd trimester abortion