BACKGROUND Levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine devices (LNG-IUD) are commonly used for contraception and other indications in many countries. National pharmacovigilance centres have been receiving reports from healthcare professionals and patients of uterine perforation associated with the use of these LNG-IUDs. METHODS National pharmacovigilance centres in the Netherlands, New Zealand, Swi...

Introduction: Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are widely used contraceptive methods that have a possible association with lower genital tract infections. Objective: To assess whether IUD is associated with genital tract infection and which pathogens cause it. Methods: Systematic review of studies in PubMed database, Highwire-Stanford, and Google Scholar using the following keywords: “cytology IUD,”...

OBJECTIVE This study was designed to evaluate the potential usefulness of the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine device (LNG - IUD ; Mirena) in treating women with uterine myomas. DESIGN Prospective before-and-after (comparing) study. SETTING Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital. SUBJECTS Sixteen women with uterine myomas who intended to receive ...

INTRODUCTION In this study we aimed to evaluate the effect of intrauterine devices (IUDs) on cervico-vaginal colonization. METHODOLOGY Cervico-vaginal samples of 96 patients with vaginal discharge were included in the study. Microscopic evaluation, bacteriological and fungal culture, and antigen testing for Chlamydia trachomatis using an immunochromatographic test method were performed. RES...

Abstract Currently, the intrauterine device (IUD) is one of most used contraceptive methods worldwide, since it has shown to be effective and reversible. One its complications migration device, which can affect close organs by perforating them. We present case a patient who presented colouterine fistula secondary an IUD migration.

INTRODUCTION The last decade of the usage of intrauterine contraception has been marked by the application of levonorgestrel-releasing hormonal devices. A hormonal intrauterine device (IUD) releases a certain amount of progestogen, whose effect on endometrium is such that, apart from preventing unwanted pregnancy, also regulates the menstrual bleeding by reducing the quantity and the duration o...

Increasing access to the intrauterine device (IUD), as part of a comprehensive method mix, is a key strategy for reducing unintended pregnancy and maternal mortality in low-income countries. To expand access to IUDs within the framework of informed choice, Population Services International (PSI) has historically supported increased IUD service delivery through private providers. In applying a t...

BACKGROUND The appropriate choice of a contraceptive method has been a major issue in reproductive health research. Cu T intrauterine device (Cu T IUD) has been introduced as one of the most effective contraceptive methods in the world, however, the relationship between prior use of Cu T IUD and secondary infertility has not been evaluated in Iran. To examine the association of Cu T-380A IUD an...

As part of a population-based case-contol study in I I cities in Indonesia in 1989/1990, this study is to assess the risk of ectopic pr(gnancy (EP) associated with current intauterine device (IUD) use. The cases were 560 women with EP. The diagnosis was histopathologically confirmed. Each case was matched by one clinicaLLy pregnant control who was married, lived in the catchment area antl whose...

This report describes the case of a 29-year-old patient, female (nulliparous) who had an intrauterine device (IUD) inserted in 2010 and who has had no gynecological control since then (for 4 years). After this time, the asymptomatic patient had a gynecological appointment, during which a doctor did not find the strings of IUD in the speculum. Ultrasound examination did not reveal the presence o...