Placement device for inserting intrauterine devices (IUD) into the postpartum uterus. Problem: An IUD is a small T-shaped device that is placed into the uterus and provides a highly effective method of long-acting reversible contraception. IUDs can be conveniently placed immediately after delivery to prevent unintended pregnancies. A challenge associated with IUD placement immediately following delivery is that the uterus is still quite large. When the uterus subsequently shrinks in the following 6-week period, the IUD can be dislodged or misaligned. In fact, when IUDs are placed manually or by forceps in the larger post-delivery uterus, postpartum women experience 20% higher expulsion rates after vaginal deliveries and 30% higher misalignment rates after cesarean sections. There is a need for an IUD placement device to securely place IUDs postpartum. Solution: The designed placement device secures IUDs to the correct position in the postpartum uterus to reduce misalignment. The placement device can be used to place existing copper and hormonal IUDs. Advantages:
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Docket # 23-10239