IUD candidate Criteria mnemonic

CAPTAIn  MoM

C=child (has one child at least)
A=Access (has access to follow up and treatment)
P=Pelvic disease history(no Pelvic disease history)
TAI=TAIL check(willing to check IUD tail)
M=Monogamous relationship
M=Menstrual period(normal Menstrual period)


IUDs are contraindication for nulliparous women and for those with multiple sexual partners
Due to AEIou..(your vowels)

A=Abdominal pain
E=Expulsion
I=Infection(PID) , Infertility (risk of developing Infertility)


When to introduce IUD ?
Ans-within 10 days of menstruation..
How do I remember this ... I call IUD with a new name 10D.......

10D means 10 Days ....