Table 4 Summary of side-effects of IUD and reasons for removal
From: Use and discontinuation of intrauterine contraceptive device in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana
Reported Side-effects with IUD experienced | Reported reasons for removal of IUD |
|---|---|
• Heavy bleeding | • Heavy prolonged bleeding |
• Foul vaginal discharge (sometimes coloured) | • Vaginal discharge |
• Infections | • To give birth |
• Abdominal cramps | • Abdominal cramps |
• Spotting bleeding | • Spotting or irregular bleeding |
• Prolonged bleeding | • Infections |
• Irregular bleeding | • Feeling of device removing |
|  | • Discomfort with strings |
• Partner disapproval of FP method |