Postmenopausal Bleeding due to a Cu-7 Intrauterine Device Retained for Thirty Years
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BACKGROUND A retained intrauterine device is a rare, but easily correctable, cause of postmenopausal bleeding (PMB). CASE A 64-year-old woman presented to her gynecologist with PMB. Sonographic evaluation of the endometrium revealed the presence of a Cu-7 IUD retained for at least 30 years. Hysteroscopically assisted retrieval of the IUD resulted in complete resolution of symptoms. CONCLUSION A retained IUD should be considered in the differential diagnosis for PMB. In addition, the authors recommend pelvic sonography as the first-line diagnostic modality for PMB to aid the diagnosis of retained IUD as well as other pathology.
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