Perforation with the GyneFix intrauterine implant: is there a common factor?
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چکیده
This report describes an asymptomatic perforation with the GyneFix intrauterine contraceptive implant. A review of all other reports of this complication has been performed. Analysis of these reports suggests prolonged amenorrhoea secondary to continuous progestogen use as a possible common predisposing factor.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The journal of family planning and reproductive health care
دوره 29 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2003