PPIUCD stands for–

Correct option is A

Sol. PPIUCD stands for Postpartum Intrauterine Contraceptive Device, which is inserted within 10 minutes to 48 hours after the delivery of the placenta. It is a long-acting, reversible contraceptive that provides effective protection against pregnancy for up to 10 years. PPIUCD is safe, cost-effective, and widely promoted in public health programs to improve spacing between births, especially in high-fertility regions.
Explanation of each option:
· (a) Postpartum intrauterine contraceptive device – Correct. This is the full and accurate expansion of PPIUCD. It is inserted shortly after childbirth.
· (b) Post–Puerperium intrauterine contraceptive device – Incorrect. Puerperium refers to the 6-week period following delivery. PPIUCD is placed immediately postpartum, not after puerperium.
· (c) Post Pregnancy intrauterine contraceptive device – Incorrect. The term is vague and not technically accurate or used in standard medical terminology.
· (d) Post Parturition intrauterine contraceptive device – Incorrect. Though parturition means childbirth, this is not the standard abbreviation for PPIUCD used in clinical practice.