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Insertion and removal of Intrauterine devices

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Janani Iyer MD MRCOG, Varsha Mulik MD MRCOG
Foundation Years Journal, volume 1, issue 7, p.326 (123Doc Education, London, November 2007)

Abstract

Mrs CH, 32 years of age, Gravida 2, para 2 presents to the emergency gynaecology clinic. She approached her GP about her inability to feel the threads of her IUD. Her GP referred her to secondary care as threads of the IUD were not visible on speculum examination. Her last menstrual period was one week ago. She wishes to continue with the IUD for contraception. How will you approach this case?

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Authors

Janani Iyer MD MRCOG

Specialist Registrar in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Tameside General Hospital

Varsha Mulik MD MRCOG (Corresponding author)

Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Tameside General Hospital
Lancashire
OL6 9RW

References

1.  Van Kets H.E, Van der Pas H, Delbarge W, et al. A randomized comparative study of theTCu380A and Cu-Safe 300 IUDs. Adv Contracept 1995; 11: 123– 129.

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3.  Spinatto J.A. Mechanism of action of intrauterine contraceptive devices and its relation to informed consent. Am J Obstet Gynecol 1997; 176: 503-6.

4.  Canavan T.P. Appropriate use of the intrauterine device. Am Fam Physician1998; 58:2077-84, 2087-8.

5.  Dennis et al. IUDs: Which device? The Journal of Family Planning and Reproductive Health Care 2002: 28(2)

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