Worldwide, over 100 million women rely on intrauterine contraceptive devices for contraception [1]. Removal of intrauterine contraceptive devices (IUC) is typically an uncomplicated procedure, requiring simply grasping the IUC strings and pulling gently [2,3]. Missing IUC strings, i.e., IUC strings that are not visible at the external cervical os, are a commonly encountered complication of IUC ...

We present a case of migrating copper-T intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD) into the bowel wall at the recto-sigmoid junction, and the colonoscopic retrieval of the device. This case introduces the possibility of safe rectal retrieval of migrating IUCD implanted into the bowel wall.

The Chinese policy of limiting family size is well known worldwide. We report the case of a patient who required hysterotomy for removal of an intrauterine contraceptive device inserted in China following termination of pregnancy.

The world has a population of 6 billion. India alone has a population of 1 billion. This is despite the fact that India was the first country in the world to have a population policy. It is important to understand the factors that led to this population explosion and the complex links between population growth rates and levels of development. Indeed, many feel that the family planning program s...

BACKGROUND The levonorgestrel intrauterine system (LNG IUS) is one of the most effective forms of contraception and offers important non-contraceptive health benefits. However, it is not widely available in developing countries, largely due to the high price of existing products. Medicines360 plans to introduce its new, more affordable LNG IUS in Kenya. The public-sector transfer price will var...

Almost half a million women currently use the intrauterine contraceptive device in the United Kingdom (estimate of Family Planning Association based on data from manufacturers, clinics, and family practitioner committees). The complications associated with these devices are well described, and should be outlined to any woman considering their use.' Rarely, however, serious and even fatal compli...

BACKGROUND Expulsion of an intrauterine device (IUD) occurs in about 1 in 20 women and expulsion may not be noticed by the user. Current guidance recommends that users are instructed to check regularly for their threads. This is the first study to explore the reality of how women feel about checking their threads and the details surrounding how frequently checks are done. METHODS One hundred ...