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Misconceptions and Myths About Intrauterine Contraceptive Devices and Their Impact on Usage

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Analysis of non-acceptance reasons reveals misconceptions about IUCD in diverse socio-economic groups.

Misconceptions and myths were the primary reasons for non-acceptance of IUCDs, affecting about 73% of participants.
The acceptance rate for IUCDs was only 36%, highlighting significant barriers among low socio-economic women.
Women aged 20-40 with varying socio-economic backgrounds were surveyed to understand their attitudes towards IUCDs.
Some cited misconceptions included fears of weight loss, device migration, and pain during sexual activity.

Rashmi et al. (2025) studied this question.

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