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How effective is the intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD) in preventing pregnancy?

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How effective is the intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD) in preventing pregnancy?

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The IUCD is a highly effective contraceptive method, with a Pearl index of 0.2-2 /100 women years (failure rate for 100 women using the method for one year). Approximately one third of these pregnancies are secondary to unrecognized expulsion of the IUCD in the first year.