Trial Outcomes & Findings for Study on Medical Records of Women Using an Intrauterine Device (IUD) to Analyze the Risks That the IUD Will be Expelled or Perforates the Womb in Relation to Breastfeeding, the Point in Time When the IUD Was Inserted After Childbirth and in Relation to Different Types of IUDs (NCT NCT03754556)

NCT ID: NCT03754556

Last Updated: 2020-12-04

Results Overview

Crude incidence rate was calculated as the number of outcomes occurring during the person-time at risk divided by the total person-time at risk (in person-years)

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Target enrollment

326658 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Up to 11 years

Results posted on

2020-12-04

Participant Flow

This study was a retrospective cohort study, using the data from three health care systems: Kaiser Permanente Northern California (KPNC), Kaiser Permanente Southern California (KPSC), Kaiser Permanente Washington (KPWA) and one research institute with access to a health information exchange, Regenstrief Institute (RI)

Between 01 January 2001 and 30 April 2018, 326658 participants were identified: 322898 participants with intrauterine device (IUD) type available and 94817 participants with breastfeeding status available (and IUD insertion within 12 months postpartum)

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Women With IUD
Women with an intrauterine device (IUD) and electronic health records in the Kaiser Permanente Northern California (KPNC), Kaiser Permanente Southern California (KPSC), Kaiser Permanente Washington (KPWA) and the Regenstrief Institute (RI) databases.
Overall Study
STARTED
326658
Overall Study
COMPLETED
326658
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
0

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

Study on Medical Records of Women Using an Intrauterine Device (IUD) to Analyze the Risks That the IUD Will be Expelled or Perforates the Womb in Relation to Breastfeeding, the Point in Time When the IUD Was Inserted After Childbirth and in Relation to Different Types of IUDs

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Women With IUD
n=326658 Participants
Women with an intrauterine device (IUD) and electronic health records in the Kaiser Permanente Northern California (KPNC), Kaiser Permanente Southern California (KPSC), Kaiser Permanente Washington (KPWA) and the Regenstrief Institute (RI) databases.
Age, Customized
≤ 28 years
119469 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Customized
> 28 to ≤ 36 years
107871 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Customized
> 36 to ≤ 50 years
99318 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex/Gender, Customized
Female
326658 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Asian/Pacific Islander
38911 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Hispanic black
696 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Hispanic white
42501 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Hispanic other
56180 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Non-Hispanic black
28323 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Non-Hispanic white
137102 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Other or multiple
16357 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Unknown
6588 Participants
n=5 Participants
Breastfeeding status
Yes (for those ≤ 52 weeks postpartum)
64186 Participants
n=5 Participants
Breastfeeding status
No (for those ≤ 52 weeks postpartum)
30631 Participants
n=5 Participants
Breastfeeding status
Undetermined (for those ≤ 52 weeks postpartum)
3007 Participants
n=5 Participants
Breastfeeding status
No delivery in the past year
228834 Participants
n=5 Participants
Postpartum time of IUD insertion
0 to 3 days
2788 Participants
n=5 Participants
Postpartum time of IUD insertion
4 days to ≤ 6 weeks
17272 Participants
n=5 Participants
Postpartum time of IUD insertion
> 6 to ≤ 14 weeks
56047 Participants
n=5 Participants
Postpartum time of IUD insertion
> 14 to ≤ 52 weeks
21717 Participants
n=5 Participants
Postpartum time of IUD insertion
> 52 weeks or no delivery
228834 Participants
n=5 Participants
Menorrhagia
≤ 12 months before insertion
32552 Participants
n=5 Participants
Menorrhagia
> 12 months or no diagnosis
294106 Participants
n=5 Participants
IUD type
Levonorgestrel (LNG)-IUD
259234 Participants
n=5 Participants
IUD type
Copper IUD
63664 Participants
n=5 Participants
IUD type
Unknown
3760 Participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Up to 11 years

Population: Women who were within 52 weeks postpartum and were or were not breastfeeding at the time of IUD insertion

Crude incidence rate was calculated as the number of outcomes occurring during the person-time at risk divided by the total person-time at risk (in person-years)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Women With IUD
n=94817 Participants
Women with an intrauterine device (IUD) and electronic health records in the Kaiser Permanente Northern California (KPNC), Kaiser Permanente Southern California (KPSC), Kaiser Permanente Washington (KPWA) and the Regenstrief Institute (RI) databases.
Crude Incidence Rate of Uterine Perforation Stratified by Breastfeeding Status Among Women Within 52 Weeks Postpartum-first Observed IUD Insertions
Breastfeeding
4.25 per 1000 person-years
Interval 3.89 to 4.62
Crude Incidence Rate of Uterine Perforation Stratified by Breastfeeding Status Among Women Within 52 Weeks Postpartum-first Observed IUD Insertions
Not breastfeeding
2.50 per 1000 person-years
Interval 2.11 to 2.94

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: At 1 year and 5 years of follow-up

Population: Women who were within 52 weeks postpartum and were or were not breastfeeding at the time of IUD insertion

Crude estimates of the cumulative incidence, defined as number of outcomes occurring up to a time point out of the number of IUD insertions

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Women With IUD
n=94817 Participants
Women with an intrauterine device (IUD) and electronic health records in the Kaiser Permanente Northern California (KPNC), Kaiser Permanente Southern California (KPSC), Kaiser Permanente Washington (KPWA) and the Regenstrief Institute (RI) databases.
Cumulative Incidence of Uterine Perforation Stratified by Breastfeeding Status Among Women Within 52 Weeks Postpartum-first Observed IUD Insertions
Breastfeeding, 1 year of follow-up
0.60 number of outcomes/IUD insertions (%)
Interval 0.54 to 0.67
Cumulative Incidence of Uterine Perforation Stratified by Breastfeeding Status Among Women Within 52 Weeks Postpartum-first Observed IUD Insertions
Not breastfeeding, 1 year of follow-up
0.35 number of outcomes/IUD insertions (%)
Interval 0.29 to 0.43
Cumulative Incidence of Uterine Perforation Stratified by Breastfeeding Status Among Women Within 52 Weeks Postpartum-first Observed IUD Insertions
Breastfeeding, 5 years of follow-up
1.61 number of outcomes/IUD insertions (%)
Interval 1.43 to 1.81
Cumulative Incidence of Uterine Perforation Stratified by Breastfeeding Status Among Women Within 52 Weeks Postpartum-first Observed IUD Insertions
Not breastfeeding, 5 years of follow-up
0.88 number of outcomes/IUD insertions (%)
Interval 0.71 to 1.08

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Up to 11 years

Population: Women who had given birth in the previous 52 weeks and had breastfeeding status "yes" or "no" were included in this analysis

Propensity score-adjusted hazard ratio to evaluate whether the risk of uterine perforation among women who were breastfeeding at the time of first observed IUD insertion differs from the risk of uterine perforation among women who were not breastfeeding at the time of first observed IUD insertion

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Women With IUD
n=94817 Participants
Women with an intrauterine device (IUD) and electronic health records in the Kaiser Permanente Northern California (KPNC), Kaiser Permanente Southern California (KPSC), Kaiser Permanente Washington (KPWA) and the Regenstrief Institute (RI) databases.
Adjusted Hazard Ratio (HR) for Breastfeeding Status and Uterine Perforation-first Observed IUD Insertions
1.37 ajusted hazard ratio
Interval 1.12 to 1.66

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Up to 11 years

Population: Women with first observed IUD insertions at different postpartum timing or women without recorded delivery within the past 52 weeks

Crude incidence rate was calculated as the number of outcomes occurring during the person-time at risk divided by the total person-time at risk (in person-years)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Women With IUD
n=326658 Participants
Women with an intrauterine device (IUD) and electronic health records in the Kaiser Permanente Northern California (KPNC), Kaiser Permanente Southern California (KPSC), Kaiser Permanente Washington (KPWA) and the Regenstrief Institute (RI) databases.
Crude Incidence Rate of Uterine Perforation Categorized by Postpartum Timing-first Observed IUD Insertions
≤ 6 weeks postpartum
5.14 per 1000 person-years
Interval 4.44 to 5.92
Crude Incidence Rate of Uterine Perforation Categorized by Postpartum Timing-first Observed IUD Insertions
> 6 weeks and ≤ 14 weeks postpartum
3.77 per 1000 person-years
Interval 3.42 to 4.15
Crude Incidence Rate of Uterine Perforation Categorized by Postpartum Timing-first Observed IUD Insertions
> 14 weeks and ≤ 52 weeks postpartum
2.24 per 1000 person-years
Interval 1.8 to 2.75
Crude Incidence Rate of Uterine Perforation Categorized by Postpartum Timing-first Observed IUD Insertions
> 52 weeks postpartum or no delivery
0.68 per 1000 person-years
Interval 0.61 to 0.76

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: At 1 year and 5 years of follow-up

Population: Women with first observed IUD insertions at different postpartum timing or women without recorded delivery within the past 52 weeks

Crude estimates of the cumulative incidence, defined as number of outcomes occurring up to a time point out of the number of IUD insertions

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Women With IUD
n=326658 Participants
Women with an intrauterine device (IUD) and electronic health records in the Kaiser Permanente Northern California (KPNC), Kaiser Permanente Southern California (KPSC), Kaiser Permanente Washington (KPWA) and the Regenstrief Institute (RI) databases.
Cumulative Incidence of Uterine Perforation Categorized by Postpartum Timing-first Observed IUD Insertions
≤ 6 weeks postpartum (pp), 1 year of follow-up
0.70 number of outcomes/IUD insertions (%)
Interval 0.59 to 0.84
Cumulative Incidence of Uterine Perforation Categorized by Postpartum Timing-first Observed IUD Insertions
> 6 weeks and ≤ 14 weeks pp, 1 year of follow-up
0.54 number of outcomes/IUD insertions (%)
Interval 0.48 to 0.61
Cumulative Incidence of Uterine Perforation Categorized by Postpartum Timing-first Observed IUD Insertions
> 14 weeks and ≤ 52 weeks pp, 1 year of follow-up
0.33 number of outcomes/IUD insertions (%)
Interval 0.26 to 0.43
Cumulative Incidence of Uterine Perforation Categorized by Postpartum Timing-first Observed IUD Insertions
> 52 weeks pp or no delivery, 1 year of follow-up
0.07 number of outcomes/IUD insertions (%)
Interval 0.06 to 0.08
Cumulative Incidence of Uterine Perforation Categorized by Postpartum Timing-first Observed IUD Insertions
≤ 6 weeks pp, 5 years of follow-up
1.89 number of outcomes/IUD insertions (%)
Interval 1.55 to 2.31
Cumulative Incidence of Uterine Perforation Categorized by Postpartum Timing-first Observed IUD Insertions
> 6 weeks and ≤ 14 weeks pp, 5 years of follow-up
1.42 number of outcomes/IUD insertions (%)
Interval 1.25 to 1.61
Cumulative Incidence of Uterine Perforation Categorized by Postpartum Timing-first Observed IUD Insertions
> 14 weeks and ≤ 52 weeks pp, 5 years of follow-up
0.74 number of outcomes/IUD insertions (%)
Interval 0.57 to 0.97
Cumulative Incidence of Uterine Perforation Categorized by Postpartum Timing-first Observed IUD Insertions
> 52 weeks pp or no delivery, 5 years of follow-up
0.29 number of outcomes/IUD insertions (%)
Interval 0.26 to 0.34

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Up to 11 years

Population: Women with first observed IUD insertions at different postpartum timing or women without recorded delivery within the past 52 weeks

Adjusted for propensity scores and breastfeeding status, to evaluate whether the risk of uterine perforation among women who had a first observed IUD insertion within different time periods postpartum differs from the risk of uterine perforation among women who had their first observed IUD insertion more than 52 weeks postpartum, including women without a recorded delivery within the past 52 weeks. Reference group: IUD insertion \> 52 weeks postpartum

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Women With IUD
n=326658 Participants
Women with an intrauterine device (IUD) and electronic health records in the Kaiser Permanente Northern California (KPNC), Kaiser Permanente Southern California (KPSC), Kaiser Permanente Washington (KPWA) and the Regenstrief Institute (RI) databases.
Adjusted Hazard Ratio (HR) for Postpartum Timing and Uterine Perforation-first Observed IUD Insertions
≤ 6 weeks postpartum
6.29 ajusted hazard ratio
Interval 4.5 to 8.79
Adjusted Hazard Ratio (HR) for Postpartum Timing and Uterine Perforation-first Observed IUD Insertions
> 6 weeks and ≤ 14 weeks postpartum
4.65 ajusted hazard ratio
Interval 3.49 to 6.2
Adjusted Hazard Ratio (HR) for Postpartum Timing and Uterine Perforation-first Observed IUD Insertions
> 14 weeks and ≤ 52 weeks postpartum
2.94 ajusted hazard ratio
Interval 2.16 to 4.01

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Up to 11 years

Population: Women with first observed IUD insertions at different postpartum timing or women without recorded delivery within the past 52 weeks

Adjusted for propensity scores and breastfeeding status, to estimate the risk of uterine perforation among women who had a first observed IUD insertion early in the postpartum period (i.e., up to 14 weeks postpartum) versus those who had a first observed IUD insertion late in the postpartum period (i.e., more than 14 weeks postpartum, including women without recorded delivery within the past 52 weeks). Reference group: IUD insertion \>14 weeks postpartum or with no recorded delivery

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Women With IUD
n=326658 Participants
Women with an intrauterine device (IUD) and electronic health records in the Kaiser Permanente Northern California (KPNC), Kaiser Permanente Southern California (KPSC), Kaiser Permanente Washington (KPWA) and the Regenstrief Institute (RI) databases.
Adjusted Hazard Ratio (HR) for Postpartum Timing Risk 14-week Cut Point and Uterine Perforation-first Observed IUD Insertions
3.44 adjusted hazard ratio
Interval 2.7 to 4.4

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Up to 11 years

Population: Women with first observed IUD insertions at different postpartum timing or women without recorded delivery within the past 52 weeks

Adjusted for propensity scores and breastfeeding status, to estimate the risk of uterine perforation among women who had a first observed IUD insertion ≤ 36 weeks postpartum versus women who had a first observed IUD insertion \> 36 weeks postpartum, including women without recorded delivery within the past 52 weeks. Reference group: IUD insertion \>36 weeks postpartum or with no recorded delivery

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Women With IUD
n=326658 Participants
Women with an intrauterine device (IUD) and electronic health records in the Kaiser Permanente Northern California (KPNC), Kaiser Permanente Southern California (KPSC), Kaiser Permanente Washington (KPWA) and the Regenstrief Institute (RI) databases.
Adjusted Hazard Ratio (HR) for Postpartum Timing Risk 36-week Cut Point and Uterine Perforation-first Observed IUD Insertions
4.36 adjusted hazard ratio
Interval 3.45 to 5.51

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: At 1 year and 5 years of follow-up

Population: Women with first observed IUD insertions at different postpartum timing or women without recorded delivery within the past 52 weeks

Adjusted for propensity score, overall and stratified by breastfeeding status at the time of IUD insertion for ≤ 36 weeks postpartum at IUD insertion versus \> 36 weeks postpartum or with no recorded delivery, at 1 year and 5 years of follow-up. Reference group: \> 36 weeks or no delivery

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Women With IUD
n=326658 Participants
Women with an intrauterine device (IUD) and electronic health records in the Kaiser Permanente Northern California (KPNC), Kaiser Permanente Southern California (KPSC), Kaiser Permanente Washington (KPWA) and the Regenstrief Institute (RI) databases.
Adjusted Incidence Rate Ratio (IRR) for Uterine Perforation-first Observed IUD Insertions
Overall, 1 year of follow-up
4.72 adjusted incidence rate ratio
Interval 3.74 to 5.96
Adjusted Incidence Rate Ratio (IRR) for Uterine Perforation-first Observed IUD Insertions
Overall, 5 years of follow-up
4.10 adjusted incidence rate ratio
Interval 3.43 to 4.9
Adjusted Incidence Rate Ratio (IRR) for Uterine Perforation-first Observed IUD Insertions
Breastfeeding, 1 year of follow-up
1.11 adjusted incidence rate ratio
Interval 0.57 to 2.47
Adjusted Incidence Rate Ratio (IRR) for Uterine Perforation-first Observed IUD Insertions
Not breastfeeding, 1 year of follow-up
6.61 adjusted incidence rate ratio
Interval 5.03 to 8.76
Adjusted Incidence Rate Ratio (IRR) for Uterine Perforation-first Observed IUD Insertions
Breastfeeding, 5 years of follow-up
1.47 adjusted incidence rate ratio
Interval 0.8 to 3.07
Adjusted Incidence Rate Ratio (IRR) for Uterine Perforation-first Observed IUD Insertions
Not breastfeeding, 5 years of follow-up
4.86 adjusted incidence rate ratio
Interval 4.0 to 5.93

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: At 1 year and 5 years of follow-up

Population: Women with first observed IUD insertions at different postpartum timing or women without recorded delivery within the past 52 weeks

Propensity score-adjusted incidence rate differences (per 1,000 person-years) for uterine perforation for women ≤ 36 weeks postpartum at IUD insertion compared with those who were \> 36 weeks postpartum or with no recorded delivery, 1 year of follow-up and 5 years of follow-up, overall and stratified by breastfeeding status. Reference group: \> 36 weeks or no delivery

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Women With IUD
n=326658 Participants
Women with an intrauterine device (IUD) and electronic health records in the Kaiser Permanente Northern California (KPNC), Kaiser Permanente Southern California (KPSC), Kaiser Permanente Washington (KPWA) and the Regenstrief Institute (RI) databases.
Adjusted Incidence Rate Difference (IRD) for Uterine Perforation-first Observed IUD Insertions
Overall, 1 year of follow-up
3.75 per 1000 person-years
Interval 3.05 to 4.45
Adjusted Incidence Rate Difference (IRD) for Uterine Perforation-first Observed IUD Insertions
Overall, 5 years of follow-up
2.28 per 1000 person-years
Interval 1.93 to 2.63
Adjusted Incidence Rate Difference (IRD) for Uterine Perforation-first Observed IUD Insertions
Breastfeeding, 1 year of follow-up
0.63 per 1000 person-years
Interval -3.39 to 4.64
Adjusted Incidence Rate Difference (IRD) for Uterine Perforation-first Observed IUD Insertions
Not breastfeeding, 1 year of follow-up
3.92 per 1000 person-years
Interval 3.22 to 4.63
Adjusted Incidence Rate Difference (IRD) for Uterine Perforation-first Observed IUD Insertions
Breastfeeding, 5 years of follow-up
1.38 per 1000 person-years
Interval -0.46 to 3.21
Adjusted Incidence Rate Difference (IRD) for Uterine Perforation-first Observed IUD Insertions
Not breastfeeding, 5 years of follow-up
2.33 per 1000 person-years
Interval 1.97 to 2.69

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Up to 11 years

Population: Women with either LNG-IUD (levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system) or copper IUD insertions

Crude incidence rate was calculated as the number of outcomes occurring during the person-time at risk divided by the total person-time at risk (in person-years)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Women With IUD
n=322898 Participants
Women with an intrauterine device (IUD) and electronic health records in the Kaiser Permanente Northern California (KPNC), Kaiser Permanente Southern California (KPSC), Kaiser Permanente Washington (KPWA) and the Regenstrief Institute (RI) databases.
Crude Incidence Rate of Uterine Perforation Stratified by IUD Type-first Observed IUD Insertions
LNG-IUD
1.64 per 1000 person-years
Interval 1.53 to 1.76
Crude Incidence Rate of Uterine Perforation Stratified by IUD Type-first Observed IUD Insertions
Copper IUD
1.27 per 1000 person-years
Interval 1.08 to 1.48

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: At 1 year and 5 years of follow-up

Population: Women with either LNG-IUD (levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system) or copper IUD insertions

Crude estimates of the cumulative incidence, defined as number of outcomes occurring up to a time point out of the number of IUD insertions

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Women With IUD
n=322898 Participants
Women with an intrauterine device (IUD) and electronic health records in the Kaiser Permanente Northern California (KPNC), Kaiser Permanente Southern California (KPSC), Kaiser Permanente Washington (KPWA) and the Regenstrief Institute (RI) databases.
Cumulative Incidence of Uterine Perforation Stratified by IUD Type-first Observed IUD Insertions
LNG-IUD, 1 year of follow up
0.22 number of outcomes/IUD insertions (%)
Interval 0.2 to 0.24
Cumulative Incidence of Uterine Perforation Stratified by IUD Type-first Observed IUD Insertions
Copper IUD, 1 year of follow up
0.16 number of outcomes/IUD insertions (%)
Interval 0.13 to 0.2
Cumulative Incidence of Uterine Perforation Stratified by IUD Type-first Observed IUD Insertions
LNG-IUD, 5 years of follow up
0.63 number of outcomes/IUD insertions (%)
Interval 0.57 to 0.68
Cumulative Incidence of Uterine Perforation Stratified by IUD Type-first Observed IUD Insertions
Copper IUD, 5 years of follow up
0.55 number of outcomes/IUD insertions (%)
Interval 0.44 to 0.68

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Up to 11 years

Population: Women with either LNG-IUD (levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system) or copper IUD insertions

Propensity score-adjusted hazard ratio to evaluate whether the risk of uterine perforation among women with LNG-releasing IUD at the time of first observed IUD insertion differs from the risk of uterine perforation among women with copper IUD at the time of first observed IUD insertion

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Women With IUD
n=322898 Participants
Women with an intrauterine device (IUD) and electronic health records in the Kaiser Permanente Northern California (KPNC), Kaiser Permanente Southern California (KPSC), Kaiser Permanente Washington (KPWA) and the Regenstrief Institute (RI) databases.
Adjusted Hazard Ratio (HR) for IUD Type and Uterine Perforation-first Observed IUD Insertions
1.49 adjusted hazard ratio
Interval 1.25 to 1.78

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Up to 11 years

Population: Women with menorrhagia (heavy menstrual bleeding) status (yes/no) in the 12 months before IUD insertion

Crude incidence rate was calculated as the number of outcomes occurring during the person-time at risk divided by the total person-time at risk (in person-years)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Women With IUD
n=326658 Participants
Women with an intrauterine device (IUD) and electronic health records in the Kaiser Permanente Northern California (KPNC), Kaiser Permanente Southern California (KPSC), Kaiser Permanente Washington (KPWA) and the Regenstrief Institute (RI) databases.
Crude Incidence Rate of Uterine Perforation Stratified by Menorrhagia Status-first Observed IUD Insertions
Yes
1.00 per 1000 person-years
Interval 0.77 to 1.28
Crude Incidence Rate of Uterine Perforation Stratified by Menorrhagia Status-first Observed IUD Insertions
No
1.63 per 1000 person-years
Interval 1.53 to 1.74

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: At 1 year and 5 years of follow-up

Population: Women with menorrhagia (heavy menstrual bleeding) status (yes/no) in the 12 months before IUD insertion

Crude estimates of the cumulative incidence, defined as number of outcomes occurring up to a time point out of the number of IUD insertions

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Women With IUD
n=326658 Participants
Women with an intrauterine device (IUD) and electronic health records in the Kaiser Permanente Northern California (KPNC), Kaiser Permanente Southern California (KPSC), Kaiser Permanente Washington (KPWA) and the Regenstrief Institute (RI) databases.
Cumulative Incidence of Uterine Perforation Stratified by Menorrhagia Status-first Observed IUD Insertions
Yes, 1 year of follow-up
0.10 number of outcomes/IUD insertions (%)
Interval 0.07 to 0.14
Cumulative Incidence of Uterine Perforation Stratified by Menorrhagia Status-first Observed IUD Insertions
No, 1 year of follow-up
0.22 number of outcomes/IUD insertions (%)
Interval 0.2 to 0.24
Cumulative Incidence of Uterine Perforation Stratified by Menorrhagia Status-first Observed IUD Insertions
Yes, 5 years of follow-up
0.41 number of outcomes/IUD insertions (%)
Interval 0.31 to 0.56
Cumulative Incidence of Uterine Perforation Stratified by Menorrhagia Status-first Observed IUD Insertions
No, 5 years of follow-up
0.63 number of outcomes/IUD insertions (%)
Interval 0.58 to 0.69

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Up to 11 years

Population: Women with menorrhagia (heavy menstrual bleeding) status (yes/no) in the 12 months before IUD insertion

Propensity score-adjusted hazard ratio to evaluate whether the risk of uterine perforation among women using an IUD who have at least one diagnosis code indicating menorrhagia in the 12 months before IUD insertion differs from the risk of uterine perforation among women who do not have this indication

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Women With IUD
n=326658 Participants
Women with an intrauterine device (IUD) and electronic health records in the Kaiser Permanente Northern California (KPNC), Kaiser Permanente Southern California (KPSC), Kaiser Permanente Washington (KPWA) and the Regenstrief Institute (RI) databases.
Adjusted Hazard Ratio (HR) for Menorrhagia Status and Uterine Perforation-first Observed IUD Insertions
1.38 adjusted hazard ratio
Interval 1.01 to 1.88

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Up to 11 years

Population: Women who had given birth in the previous 52 weeks and had breastfeeding status "yes" or "no" were included in this analysis

Propensity score-adjusted hazard ratios to evaluate the extent to which breastfeeding status (yes vs. no) modified the association of uterine perforation for women with IUD insertion at different time periods postpartum (i.e., IUD insertion ≤ 14 weeks versus IUD insertion \> 14 weeks postpartum) among women with a recorded delivery within the past 52 weeks at the time of the first observed IUD insertion

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Women With IUD
n=94817 Participants
Women with an intrauterine device (IUD) and electronic health records in the Kaiser Permanente Northern California (KPNC), Kaiser Permanente Southern California (KPSC), Kaiser Permanente Washington (KPWA) and the Regenstrief Institute (RI) databases.
Effect Modification of Breastfeeding Status on Postpartum Timing for Uterine Perforation
≤ 14 weeks, breastfeeding yes vs.no
1.28 adjusted hazard ratio
Interval 1.02 to 1.61
Effect Modification of Breastfeeding Status on Postpartum Timing for Uterine Perforation
> 14 to ≤ 52 weeks, breastfeeding yes vs.no
2.41 adjusted hazard ratio
Interval 1.47 to 3.95
Effect Modification of Breastfeeding Status on Postpartum Timing for Uterine Perforation
Breastfeeding yes, ≤ 14 vs. > 14 to ≤ 52 weeks
1.36 adjusted hazard ratio
Interval 1.01 to 1.83
Effect Modification of Breastfeeding Status on Postpartum Timing for Uterine Perforation
Breastfeeding no, ≤ 14 vs. > 14 to ≤ 52 weeks
2.56 adjusted hazard ratio
Interval 1.62 to 4.02

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Up to 11 years

Population: Women who had given birth in the previous 52 weeks and had breastfeeding status "yes" or "no" were included in this analysis

Propensity score-adjusted hazard ratios to evaluate the extent to which type of IUD (LNG-IUD vs. copper IUD) modified the association between uterine perforation and breastfeeding among women who were and were not breastfeeding at the time of first observed IUD insertion

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Women With IUD
n=94205 Participants
Women with an intrauterine device (IUD) and electronic health records in the Kaiser Permanente Northern California (KPNC), Kaiser Permanente Southern California (KPSC), Kaiser Permanente Washington (KPWA) and the Regenstrief Institute (RI) databases.
Effect Modification of IUD Type on Breastfeeding Status for Uterine Perforation
LNG-IUD, breastfeeding yes vs.no
1.33 adjusted hazard ratio
Interval 1.07 to 1.64
Effect Modification of IUD Type on Breastfeeding Status for Uterine Perforation
Copper IUD, breastfeeding yes vs.no
1.66 adjusted hazard ratio
Interval 0.94 to 2.94

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Up to 11 years

Population: Women with either LNG-IUD (levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system) or copper IUD insertions

Adjusted for propensity score and breastfeeding status, to evaluate the extent to which type of IUD (LNG-IUD vs. copper IUD) modified the association between uterine perforation and postpartum timing of IUD insertion for women with IUD insertion at different time periods postpartum (i.e., ≤ 6 weeks, \> 6 and ≤ 14 weeks, \> 14 and ≤ 52 weeks) versus IUD insertion more than 52 weeks postpartum, including no recorded delivery within the past 52 weeks, at the time of the first observed IUD insertion. Reference group: LNG-IUD or Copper IUD, \> 52 weeks or no delivery

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Women With IUD
n=322898 Participants
Women with an intrauterine device (IUD) and electronic health records in the Kaiser Permanente Northern California (KPNC), Kaiser Permanente Southern California (KPSC), Kaiser Permanente Washington (KPWA) and the Regenstrief Institute (RI) databases.
Effect Modification of IUD Type on Postpartum Timing for Uterine Perforation
LNG-IUD, ≤ 6 weeks
6.78 adjusted hazard ratio
Interval 4.74 to 9.7
Effect Modification of IUD Type on Postpartum Timing for Uterine Perforation
LNG-IUD, > 6 to ≤ 14 weeks
5.11 adjusted hazard ratio
Interval 3.75 to 6.95
Effect Modification of IUD Type on Postpartum Timing for Uterine Perforation
LNG-IUD, > 14 to ≤ 52 weeks
3.13 adjusted hazard ratio
Interval 2.21 to 4.42
Effect Modification of IUD Type on Postpartum Timing for Uterine Perforation
Copper IUD, ≤ 6 weeks
4.30 adjusted hazard ratio
Interval 2.38 to 7.75
Effect Modification of IUD Type on Postpartum Timing for Uterine Perforation
Copper IUD, > 6 to ≤ 14 weeks
2.61 adjusted hazard ratio
Interval 1.56 to 4.36
Effect Modification of IUD Type on Postpartum Timing for Uterine Perforation
Copper IUD, > 14 to ≤ 52 weeks
2.01 adjusted hazard ratio
Interval 1.05 to 3.85

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Up to 11 years

Population: Women who were within 52 weeks postpartum and were or were not breastfeeding at the time of IUD insertion

Crude incidence rate was calculated as the number of outcomes occurring during the person-time at risk divided by the total person-time at risk (in person-years)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Women With IUD
n=94817 Participants
Women with an intrauterine device (IUD) and electronic health records in the Kaiser Permanente Northern California (KPNC), Kaiser Permanente Southern California (KPSC), Kaiser Permanente Washington (KPWA) and the Regenstrief Institute (RI) databases.
Crude Incidence Rate of IUD Expulsion Stratified by Breastfeeding Status Among Women Within 52 Weeks Postpartum-first Observed IUD Insertions
Breastfeeding
10.23 per 1000 person-years
Interval 9.68 to 10.81
Crude Incidence Rate of IUD Expulsion Stratified by Breastfeeding Status Among Women Within 52 Weeks Postpartum-first Observed IUD Insertions
Not breastfeeding
14.58 per 1000 person-years
Interval 13.62 to 15.59

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: At 1 year and 5 years of follow-up

Population: Women who were within 52 weeks postpartum and were or were not breastfeeding at the time of IUD insertion

Crude estimates of the cumulative incidence, defined as number of outcomes occurring up to a time point out of the number of IUD insertions

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Women With IUD
n=94817 Participants
Women with an intrauterine device (IUD) and electronic health records in the Kaiser Permanente Northern California (KPNC), Kaiser Permanente Southern California (KPSC), Kaiser Permanente Washington (KPWA) and the Regenstrief Institute (RI) databases.
Cumulative Incidence of IUD Expulsion Stratified by Breastfeeding Status Among Women Within 52 Weeks Postpartum-first Observed IUD Insertions
Breastfeeding, 1 year of follow-up
1.55 number of outcomes/IUD insertions (%)
Interval 1.44 to 1.65
Cumulative Incidence of IUD Expulsion Stratified by Breastfeeding Status Among Women Within 52 Weeks Postpartum-first Observed IUD Insertions
Not breastfeeding, 1 year of follow-up
2.45 number of outcomes/IUD insertions (%)
Interval 2.27 to 2.65
Cumulative Incidence of IUD Expulsion Stratified by Breastfeeding Status Among Women Within 52 Weeks Postpartum-first Observed IUD Insertions
Breastfeeding, 5 years of follow-up
3.49 number of outcomes/IUD insertions (%)
Interval 3.25 to 3.73
Cumulative Incidence of IUD Expulsion Stratified by Breastfeeding Status Among Women Within 52 Weeks Postpartum-first Observed IUD Insertions
Not breastfeeding, 5 years of follow-up
4.57 number of outcomes/IUD insertions (%)
Interval 4.22 to 4.95

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Up to 11 years

Population: Women who had given birth in the previous 52 weeks and had breastfeeding status "yes" or "no" were included in this analysis

Propensity score-adjusted to evaluate whether the risk of IUD expulsion among women who were breastfeeding at the time of first observed IUD insertion differs from the risk of IUD expulsion among women who were not breastfeeding at the time of first observed IUD insertion

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Women With IUD
n=94817 Participants
Women with an intrauterine device (IUD) and electronic health records in the Kaiser Permanente Northern California (KPNC), Kaiser Permanente Southern California (KPSC), Kaiser Permanente Washington (KPWA) and the Regenstrief Institute (RI) databases.
Adjusted Hazard Ratio (HR) for Breastfeeding Status and IUD Expulsion-first Observed IUD Insertions
0.71 adjusted hazard ratio
Interval 0.64 to 0.78

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Up to 11 years

Population: Women with first observed IUD insertions at different postpartum timing or women without recorded delivery within the past 52 weeks

Crude incidence rate was calculated as the number of outcomes occurring during the person-time at risk divided by the total person-time at risk (in person-years)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Women With IUD
n=326658 Participants
Women with an intrauterine device (IUD) and electronic health records in the Kaiser Permanente Northern California (KPNC), Kaiser Permanente Southern California (KPSC), Kaiser Permanente Washington (KPWA) and the Regenstrief Institute (RI) databases.
Crude Incidence Rate of IUD Expulsion Categorized by Postpartum Timing-first Observed IUD Insertions
≤ 3 days
46.54 per 1000 person-years
Interval 40.54 to 53.18
Crude Incidence Rate of IUD Expulsion Categorized by Postpartum Timing-first Observed IUD Insertions
4 days to ≤ 6 weeks
10.88 per 1000 person-years
Interval 9.78 to 12.08
Crude Incidence Rate of IUD Expulsion Categorized by Postpartum Timing-first Observed IUD Insertions
≤ 6 weeks postpartum
15.33 per 1000 person-years
Interval 14.1 to 16.65
Crude Incidence Rate of IUD Expulsion Categorized by Postpartum Timing-first Observed IUD Insertions
> 6 weeks and ≤ 14 weeks postpartum
9.29 per 1000 person-years
Interval 8.73 to 9.87
Crude Incidence Rate of IUD Expulsion Categorized by Postpartum Timing-first Observed IUD Insertions
> 14 weeks and ≤ 52 weeks postpartum
14.36 per 1000 person-years
Interval 13.22 to 15.57
Crude Incidence Rate of IUD Expulsion Categorized by Postpartum Timing-first Observed IUD Insertions
> 52 weeks postpartum or no delivery
14.93 per 1000 person-years
Interval 14.57 to 15.29

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: At 1 year and 5 years of follow-up

Population: Women with first observed IUD insertions at different postpartum timing or women without recorded delivery within the past 52 weeks

Crude estimates of the cumulative incidence, defined as number of outcomes occurring up to a time point out of the number of IUD insertions

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Women With IUD
n=326658 Participants
Women with an intrauterine device (IUD) and electronic health records in the Kaiser Permanente Northern California (KPNC), Kaiser Permanente Southern California (KPSC), Kaiser Permanente Washington (KPWA) and the Regenstrief Institute (RI) databases.
Cumulative Incidence of IUD Expulsion Categorized by Postpartum Timing-first Observed IUD Insertions
> 52 weeks pp or no delivery, 5 years of follow-up
4.88 number of outcomes/IUD insertions (%)
Interval 4.74 to 5.02
Cumulative Incidence of IUD Expulsion Categorized by Postpartum Timing-first Observed IUD Insertions
≤ 3 days, 1 year of follow-up
7.84 number of outcomes/IUD insertions (%)
Interval 6.83 to 9.0
Cumulative Incidence of IUD Expulsion Categorized by Postpartum Timing-first Observed IUD Insertions
4 days to ≤ 6 weeks, 5 years of follow-up
3.87 number of outcomes/IUD insertions (%)
Interval 3.4 to 4.42
Cumulative Incidence of IUD Expulsion Categorized by Postpartum Timing-first Observed IUD Insertions
≤ 6 weeks postpartum (pp), 1 year of follow-up
2.46 number of outcomes/IUD insertions (%)
Interval 2.24 to 2.71
Cumulative Incidence of IUD Expulsion Categorized by Postpartum Timing-first Observed IUD Insertions
> 6 weeks and ≤ 14 weeks pp, 1 year of follow-up
1.40 number of outcomes/IUD insertions (%)
Interval 1.3 to 1.51
Cumulative Incidence of IUD Expulsion Categorized by Postpartum Timing-first Observed IUD Insertions
> 14 weeks and ≤ 52 weeks pp, 1 year of follow-up
2.33 number of outcomes/IUD insertions (%)
Interval 2.12 to 2.56
Cumulative Incidence of IUD Expulsion Categorized by Postpartum Timing-first Observed IUD Insertions
> 52 weeks pp or no delivery, 1 year of follow-up
2.49 number of outcomes/IUD insertions (%)
Interval 2.42 to 2.56
Cumulative Incidence of IUD Expulsion Categorized by Postpartum Timing-first Observed IUD Insertions
≤ 3 days, 5 years of follow-up
10.73 number of outcomes/IUD insertions (%)
Interval 9.12 to 12.61
Cumulative Incidence of IUD Expulsion Categorized by Postpartum Timing-first Observed IUD Insertions
4 days to ≤ 6 weeks, 1 year of follow-up
1.61 number of outcomes/IUD insertions (%)
Interval 1.42 to 1.84
Cumulative Incidence of IUD Expulsion Categorized by Postpartum Timing-first Observed IUD Insertions
≤ 6 weeks pp, 5 years of follow-up
4.81 number of outcomes/IUD insertions (%)
Interval 4.33 to 5.33
Cumulative Incidence of IUD Expulsion Categorized by Postpartum Timing-first Observed IUD Insertions
> 6 weeks and ≤ 14 weeks pp, 5 years of follow-up
3.18 number of outcomes/IUD insertions (%)
Interval 2.95 to 3.42
Cumulative Incidence of IUD Expulsion Categorized by Postpartum Timing-first Observed IUD Insertions
> 14 weeks and ≤ 52 weeks pp, 5 years of follow-up
4.55 number of outcomes/IUD insertions (%)
Interval 4.12 to 5.02

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Up to 11 years

Population: Women with first observed IUD insertions at different postpartum timing or women without recorded delivery within the past 52 weeks

Adjusted for propensity score and breastfeeding status, to evaluate whether the risk of IUD expulsion before and after 49 days of insertion among women who had a first observed IUD insertion within different time periods postpartum differs from the risk of IUD expulsion among women who had their first observed IUD insertion more than 52 weeks postpartum, including women without a recorded delivery within the past 52 weeks Reference group: IUD insertion \> 52 weeks postpartum

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Women With IUD
n=326658 Participants
Women with an intrauterine device (IUD) and electronic health records in the Kaiser Permanente Northern California (KPNC), Kaiser Permanente Southern California (KPSC), Kaiser Permanente Washington (KPWA) and the Regenstrief Institute (RI) databases.
Adjusted Hazard Ratio (HR) for Postpartum Timing and IUD Expulsion-first Observed IUD Insertions
Within 49 days, ≤ 6 weeks postpartum (pp)
1.93 adjusted hazard ratio
Interval 1.59 to 2.35
Adjusted Hazard Ratio (HR) for Postpartum Timing and IUD Expulsion-first Observed IUD Insertions
Within 49 days, > 6 weeks and ≤ 14 weeks pp
0.88 adjusted hazard ratio
Interval 0.74 to 1.05
Adjusted Hazard Ratio (HR) for Postpartum Timing and IUD Expulsion-first Observed IUD Insertions
Within 49 days, > 14 weeks and ≤ 52 weeks pp
1.38 adjusted hazard ratio
Interval 1.14 to 1.68
Adjusted Hazard Ratio (HR) for Postpartum Timing and IUD Expulsion-first Observed IUD Insertions
After 49 days, ≤ 6 weeks pp
1.32 adjusted hazard ratio
Interval 1.15 to 1.53
Adjusted Hazard Ratio (HR) for Postpartum Timing and IUD Expulsion-first Observed IUD Insertions
After 49 days, > 6 weeks and ≤ 14 weeks pp
1.03 adjusted hazard ratio
Interval 0.92 to 1.16
Adjusted Hazard Ratio (HR) for Postpartum Timing and IUD Expulsion-first Observed IUD Insertions
After 49 days, > 14 weeks and ≤ 52 weeks pp
1.39 adjusted hazard ratio
Interval 1.23 to 1.57

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Up to 11 years

Population: Women with first observed IUD insertions at different postpartum timing or women without recorded delivery within the past 52 weeks

Adjusted for propensity scores, to estimate the risk of IUD expulsion among women who had a first observed IUD insertion early in the postpartum period (i.e., up to 14 weeks postpartum) versus those who had a first observed IUD insertion late in the postpartum period (i.e., more than 14 weeks postpartum, including women without recorded delivery within the past 52 weeks). Reference group: IUD insertion \>14 weeks postpartum or with no recorded delivery

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Women With IUD
n=326658 Participants
Women with an intrauterine device (IUD) and electronic health records in the Kaiser Permanente Northern California (KPNC), Kaiser Permanente Southern California (KPSC), Kaiser Permanente Washington (KPWA) and the Regenstrief Institute (RI) databases.
Adjusted Hazard Ratio (HR) for Postpartum Timing Risk 14-week Cut Point and IUD Expulsion-first Observed IUD Insertions
0.88 adjusted hazard ratio
Interval 0.83 to 0.94

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Up to 11 years

Population: Women with first observed IUD insertions at different postpartum timing or women without recorded delivery within the past 52 weeks

Adjusted for propensity scores, to estimate the risk of IUD expulsion among women who had a first observed IUD insertion ≤ 36 weeks postpartum versus women who had a first observed IUD insertion \> 36 weeks postpartum, including women without recorded delivery within the past 52 weeks. Reference group: IUD insertion \>36 weeks postpartum or with no recorded delivery

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Women With IUD
n=326658 Participants
Women with an intrauterine device (IUD) and electronic health records in the Kaiser Permanente Northern California (KPNC), Kaiser Permanente Southern California (KPSC), Kaiser Permanente Washington (KPWA) and the Regenstrief Institute (RI) databases.
Adjusted Hazard Ratio (HR) for Postpartum Timing Risk 36-week Cut Point and IUD Expulsion-first Observed IUD Insertions
0.95 adjusted hazard ratio
Interval 0.89 to 1.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: At 1 year and 5 years of follow-up

Population: Women with first observed IUD insertions at different postpartum timing or women without recorded delivery within the past 52 weeks

Overall and stratified by breastfeeding status at the time of IUD insertion for IUD expulsion for ≤ 36 weeks postpartum at IUD insertion versus \> 36 weeks postpartum or with no recorded delivery, at 1 year and 5 years of follow-up Reference group: \> 36 weeks or no delivery

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Women With IUD
n=326658 Participants
Women with an intrauterine device (IUD) and electronic health records in the Kaiser Permanente Northern California (KPNC), Kaiser Permanente Southern California (KPSC), Kaiser Permanente Washington (KPWA) and the Regenstrief Institute (RI) databases.
Adjusted Incidence Rate Ratio (IRR) for IUD Expulsion-first Observed IUD Insertions
Overall, 1 year of follow-up
1.21 adjusted incidence rate ratio
Interval 1.12 to 1.3
Adjusted Incidence Rate Ratio (IRR) for IUD Expulsion-first Observed IUD Insertions
Overall, 5 years of follow-up
1.20 adjusted incidence rate ratio
Interval 1.13 to 1.28
Adjusted Incidence Rate Ratio (IRR) for IUD Expulsion-first Observed IUD Insertions
Breastfeeding, 1 year of follow-up
0.60 adjusted incidence rate ratio
Interval 0.44 to 0.85
Adjusted Incidence Rate Ratio (IRR) for IUD Expulsion-first Observed IUD Insertions
Not breastfeeding, 1 year of follow-up
1.25 adjusted incidence rate ratio
Interval 1.16 to 1.35
Adjusted Incidence Rate Ratio (IRR) for IUD Expulsion-first Observed IUD Insertions
Breastfeeding, 5 years of follow-up
0.80 adjusted incidence rate ratio
Interval 0.59 to 1.1
Adjusted Incidence Rate Ratio (IRR) for IUD Expulsion-first Observed IUD Insertions
Not breastfeeding, 5 years of follow-up
1.23 adjusted incidence rate ratio
Interval 1.15 to 1.31

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: At 1 year and 5 years of follow-up

Population: Women with first observed IUD insertions at different postpartum timing or women without recorded delivery within the past 52 weeks

Adjusted incidence rate differences (per 1,000 person-years) for IUD expulsion for women ≤ 36 weeks postpartum at IUD insertion compared with those who were \> 36 weeks postpartum or with no recorded delivery, 1 year of follow-up and 5 years of follow-up, overall and stratified by breastfeeding status Reference group: \> 36 weeks or no delivery

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Women With IUD
n=326658 Participants
Women with an intrauterine device (IUD) and electronic health records in the Kaiser Permanente Northern California (KPNC), Kaiser Permanente Southern California (KPSC), Kaiser Permanente Washington (KPWA) and the Regenstrief Institute (RI) databases.
Adjusted Incidence Rate Difference (IRD) for IUD Expulsion-first Observed IUD Insertions
Overall, 1 year of follow-up
4.28 per 1000 person-years
Interval 2.5 to 6.06
Adjusted Incidence Rate Difference (IRD) for IUD Expulsion-first Observed IUD Insertions
Overall, 5 years of follow-up
2.37 per 1000 person-years
Interval 1.53 to 3.22
Adjusted Incidence Rate Difference (IRD) for IUD Expulsion-first Observed IUD Insertions
Breastfeeding, 1 year of follow-up
-10.79 per 1000 person-years
Interval -19.43 to -2.15
Adjusted Incidence Rate Difference (IRD) for IUD Expulsion-first Observed IUD Insertions
Breastfeeding, 5 years of follow-up
-2.62 per 1000 person-years
Interval -6.51 to 1.26
Adjusted Incidence Rate Difference (IRD) for IUD Expulsion-first Observed IUD Insertions
Not breastfeeding, 1 year of follow-up
5.11 per 1000 person-years
Interval 3.27 to 6.94
Adjusted Incidence Rate Difference (IRD) for IUD Expulsion-first Observed IUD Insertions
Not breastfeeding, 5 years of follow-up
2.65 per 1000 person-years
Interval 1.78 to 3.53

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Up to 11 years

Population: Women with either LNG-IUD (levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system) or copper IUD insertions

Crude incidence rate was calculated as the number of outcomes occurring during the person-time at risk divided by the total person-time at risk (in person-years)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Women With IUD
n=322898 Participants
Women with an intrauterine device (IUD) and electronic health records in the Kaiser Permanente Northern California (KPNC), Kaiser Permanente Southern California (KPSC), Kaiser Permanente Washington (KPWA) and the Regenstrief Institute (RI) databases.
Crude Incidence Rate of IUD Expulsion Stratified by IUD Type-first Observed IUD Insertions
LNG-IUD
13.95 per 1000 person-years
Interval 13.63 to 14.28
Crude Incidence Rate of IUD Expulsion Stratified by IUD Type-first Observed IUD Insertions
Copper IUD
14.08 per 1000 person-years
Interval 13.44 to 14.75

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: At 1 year and 5 years of follow-up

Population: Women with either LNG-IUD (levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system) or copper IUD insertions

Crude estimates of the cumulative incidence, defined as number of outcomes occurring up to a time point out of the number of IUD insertions

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Women With IUD
n=322898 Participants
Women with an intrauterine device (IUD) and electronic health records in the Kaiser Permanente Northern California (KPNC), Kaiser Permanente Southern California (KPSC), Kaiser Permanente Washington (KPWA) and the Regenstrief Institute (RI) databases.
Cumulative Incidence of IUD Expulsion Stratified by IUD Type-first Observed IUD Insertions
LNG-IUD, 1 year of follow up
2.30 number of outcomes/IUD insertions (%)
Interval 2.24 to 2.36
Cumulative Incidence of IUD Expulsion Stratified by IUD Type-first Observed IUD Insertions
Copper IUD, 1 year of follow up
2.30 number of outcomes/IUD insertions (%)
Interval 2.18 to 2.44
Cumulative Incidence of IUD Expulsion Stratified by IUD Type-first Observed IUD Insertions
LNG-IUD, 5 years of follow up
4.52 number of outcomes/IUD insertions (%)
Interval 4.4 to 4.65
Cumulative Incidence of IUD Expulsion Stratified by IUD Type-first Observed IUD Insertions
Copper IUD, 5 years of follow up
4.82 number of outcomes/IUD insertions (%)
Interval 4.56 to 5.1

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Up to 11 years

Population: Women with either LNG-IUD (levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system) or copper IUD insertions

Propensity score adjusted to evaluate whether the risk of IUD expulsion among women with LNG-releasing IUD at the time of first observed IUD insertion differs from the risk of IUD expulsion among women with copper IUD at the time of first observed IUD insertion

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Women With IUD
n=322898 Participants
Women with an intrauterine device (IUD) and electronic health records in the Kaiser Permanente Northern California (KPNC), Kaiser Permanente Southern California (KPSC), Kaiser Permanente Washington (KPWA) and the Regenstrief Institute (RI) databases.
Adjusted Hazard Ratio (HR) for IUD Type and IUD Expulsion-first Observed IUD Insertions
0.69 adjusted hazard ratio
Interval 0.65 to 0.73

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Up to 11 years

Population: Women with menorrhagia (heavy menstrual bleeding) status (yes/no) available in the 12 months before IUD insertion

Crude incidence rate was calculated as the number of outcomes occurring during the person-time at risk divided by the total person-time at risk (in person-years)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Women With IUD
n=326658 Participants
Women with an intrauterine device (IUD) and electronic health records in the Kaiser Permanente Northern California (KPNC), Kaiser Permanente Southern California (KPSC), Kaiser Permanente Washington (KPWA) and the Regenstrief Institute (RI) databases.
Crude Incidence Rate of IUD Expulsion Stratified by Menorrhagia Status-first Observed IUD Insertions
Yes
39.56 per 1000 person-years
Interval 38.03 to 41.13
Crude Incidence Rate of IUD Expulsion Stratified by Menorrhagia Status-first Observed IUD Insertions
No
11.10 per 1000 person-years
Interval 10.83 to 11.38

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: At 1 year and 5 years of follow-up

Population: Women with menorrhagia (heavy menstrual bleeding) status (yes/no) available in the 12 months before IUD insertion

Crude estimates of the cumulative incidence, defined as number of outcomes occurring up to a time point out of the number of IUD insertions

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Women With IUD
n=326658 Participants
Women with an intrauterine device (IUD) and electronic health records in the Kaiser Permanente Northern California (KPNC), Kaiser Permanente Southern California (KPSC), Kaiser Permanente Washington (KPWA) and the Regenstrief Institute (RI) databases.
Cumulative Incidence of IUD Expulsion Stratified by Menorrhagia Status-first Observed IUD Insertions
No, 1 year of follow-up
1.78 number of outcomes/IUD insertions (%)
Interval 1.73 to 1.84
Cumulative Incidence of IUD Expulsion Stratified by Menorrhagia Status-first Observed IUD Insertions
Yes, 1 year of follow-up
6.89 number of outcomes/IUD insertions (%)
Interval 6.6 to 7.2
Cumulative Incidence of IUD Expulsion Stratified by Menorrhagia Status-first Observed IUD Insertions
Yes, 5 years of follow-up
11.89 number of outcomes/IUD insertions (%)
Interval 11.4 to 12.41
Cumulative Incidence of IUD Expulsion Stratified by Menorrhagia Status-first Observed IUD Insertions
No, 5 years of follow-up
3.72 number of outcomes/IUD insertions (%)
Interval 3.61 to 3.83

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Up to 11 years

Population: Women with menorrhagia (heavy menstrual bleeding) status (yes/no) available in the 12 months before IUD insertion

Propensity score adjusted to evaluate whether the risk of IUD expulsion among women using an IUD who have at least one diagnosis code indicating menorrhagia in the 12 months before IUD insertion differs from the risk of IUD expulsion among women who do not have this indication

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Women With IUD
n=326658 Participants
Women with an intrauterine device (IUD) and electronic health records in the Kaiser Permanente Northern California (KPNC), Kaiser Permanente Southern California (KPSC), Kaiser Permanente Washington (KPWA) and the Regenstrief Institute (RI) databases.
Adjusted Hazard Ratio (HR) for Menorrhagia Status and IUD Expulsion-first Observed IUD Insertions
2.79 adjusted hazard ratio
Interval 2.62 to 2.98

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Up to 11 years

Population: Women who had given birth in the previous 52 weeks and had breastfeeding status "yes" or "no" were included in this analysis

Propensity score-adjusted hazard ratios to evaluate the extent to which type of IUD (LNG-IUD vs. copper IUD) modified the association between IUD expulsion and breastfeeding among women who were and were not breastfeeding at the time of first observed IUD insertion

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Women With IUD
n=94205 Participants
Women with an intrauterine device (IUD) and electronic health records in the Kaiser Permanente Northern California (KPNC), Kaiser Permanente Southern California (KPSC), Kaiser Permanente Washington (KPWA) and the Regenstrief Institute (RI) databases.
Effect Modification of IUD Type on Breastfeeding Status for IUD Expulsion
LNG-IUD, breastfeeding yes vs.no
0.72 adjusted hazard ratio
Interval 0.64 to 0.8
Effect Modification of IUD Type on Breastfeeding Status for IUD Expulsion
Copper IUD, breastfeeding yes vs.no
0.66 adjusted hazard ratio
Interval 0.54 to 0.8

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Up to 11 years

Population: Women with either LNG-IUD (levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system) or copper IUD insertions

Adjusted for propensity score and breastfeeding status, to evaluate the extent to which type of IUD (LNG-IUD vs. copper IUD) modified the association between IUD expulsion and postpartum timing of IUD insertion for women with IUD insertion at different time periods postpartum (i.e., ≤ 6 weeks, \> 6 and ≤ 14 weeks, \> 14 and ≤ 52 weeks) versus IUD insertion more than 52 weeks postpartum, including no recorded delivery within the past 52 weeks, at the time of the first observed IUD insertion. Reference group: LNG-IUD or Copper IUD, \> 52 weeks or no delivery

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Women With IUD
n=322898 Participants
Women with an intrauterine device (IUD) and electronic health records in the Kaiser Permanente Northern California (KPNC), Kaiser Permanente Southern California (KPSC), Kaiser Permanente Washington (KPWA) and the Regenstrief Institute (RI) databases.
Effect Modification of IUD Type on Postpartum Timing for IUD Expulsion
LNG-IUD, ≤ 6 weeks
1.59 adjusted hazard ratio
Interval 1.38 to 1.82
Effect Modification of IUD Type on Postpartum Timing for IUD Expulsion
LNG-IUD, > 6 to ≤ 14 weeks
1.01 adjusted hazard ratio
Interval 0.9 to 1.14
Effect Modification of IUD Type on Postpartum Timing for IUD Expulsion
LNG-IUD, > 14 to ≤ 52 weeks
1.40 adjusted hazard ratio
Interval 1.23 to 1.58
Effect Modification of IUD Type on Postpartum Timing for IUD Expulsion
Copper IUD, ≤ 6 weeks
1.23 adjusted hazard ratio
Interval 0.98 to 1.53
Effect Modification of IUD Type on Postpartum Timing for IUD Expulsion
Copper IUD, > 6 to ≤ 14 weeks
0.96 adjusted hazard ratio
Interval 0.81 to 1.13
Effect Modification of IUD Type on Postpartum Timing for IUD Expulsion
Copper IUD, > 14 to ≤ 52 weeks
1.35 adjusted hazard ratio
Interval 1.13 to 1.63

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Up to 11 years

Population: Women with first observed IUD insertions

To describe the prevalence of indicators of a difficult IUD insertion (e.g., need for cervical dilation, ultrasound guidance, paracervical block, clinician not indicating difficulty, use of misoprostol among all users)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Women With IUD
n=326658 Participants
Women with an intrauterine device (IUD) and electronic health records in the Kaiser Permanente Northern California (KPNC), Kaiser Permanente Southern California (KPSC), Kaiser Permanente Washington (KPWA) and the Regenstrief Institute (RI) databases.
Number of Indicators of a Potentially Difficult Insertion, Overall, by Breastfeeding Status, and by Postpartum Timing of IUD Insertion-first Observed IUD Insertions
Overall
29777 indicators
Number of Indicators of a Potentially Difficult Insertion, Overall, by Breastfeeding Status, and by Postpartum Timing of IUD Insertion-first Observed IUD Insertions
Breastfeeding
1686 indicators
Number of Indicators of a Potentially Difficult Insertion, Overall, by Breastfeeding Status, and by Postpartum Timing of IUD Insertion-first Observed IUD Insertions
Not breastfeeding
1077 indicators
Number of Indicators of a Potentially Difficult Insertion, Overall, by Breastfeeding Status, and by Postpartum Timing of IUD Insertion-first Observed IUD Insertions
≤ 6 weeks postpartum
573 indicators
Number of Indicators of a Potentially Difficult Insertion, Overall, by Breastfeeding Status, and by Postpartum Timing of IUD Insertion-first Observed IUD Insertions
> 6 weeks and ≤ 14 weeks postpartum
1261 indicators
Number of Indicators of a Potentially Difficult Insertion, Overall, by Breastfeeding Status, and by Postpartum Timing of IUD Insertion-first Observed IUD Insertions
> 14 weeks and ≤ 52 weeks postpartum
1146 indicators
Number of Indicators of a Potentially Difficult Insertion, Overall, by Breastfeeding Status, and by Postpartum Timing of IUD Insertion-first Observed IUD Insertions
> 52 weeks postpartum or no delivery
26797 indicators

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Up to 11 years

Population: Women with first observed IUD insertions

To describe the prevalence of indicators of a difficult IUD insertion (e.g., need for cervical dilation, ultrasound guidance, paracervical block, clinician not indicating difficulty, use of misoprostol among all users)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Women With IUD
n=326658 Participants
Women with an intrauterine device (IUD) and electronic health records in the Kaiser Permanente Northern California (KPNC), Kaiser Permanente Southern California (KPSC), Kaiser Permanente Washington (KPWA) and the Regenstrief Institute (RI) databases.
Number of Indicators of a Potentially Difficult Insertion, Overall, by IUD Type and by Menorrhagia Status-first Observed IUD Insertions
Overall
29777 indicators
Number of Indicators of a Potentially Difficult Insertion, Overall, by IUD Type and by Menorrhagia Status-first Observed IUD Insertions
LNG-IUD
24666 indicators
Number of Indicators of a Potentially Difficult Insertion, Overall, by IUD Type and by Menorrhagia Status-first Observed IUD Insertions
Copper IUD
4648 indicators
Number of Indicators of a Potentially Difficult Insertion, Overall, by IUD Type and by Menorrhagia Status-first Observed IUD Insertions
With menorrhagia in the past year
3754 indicators
Number of Indicators of a Potentially Difficult Insertion, Overall, by IUD Type and by Menorrhagia Status-first Observed IUD Insertions
Without menorrhagia in the past year
26023 indicators

Adverse Events

Women With IUD

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Additional Information

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