Journal of Reproduction & Infertility

Journal of Reproduction & Infertility

The Migration of an Intrauterine Device in the Bladder of an Asymptomatic Woman: A Case Report

Authors
Seyedeh Azam Pourhoseini
Leili Hafizi
Mona Jafari
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
10.18502/jri.v25i3.17019
Abstract
Background: The use of intrauterine devices (IUDs) for contraception has in-creased in many countries. However, their application has some serious compli-cations such as uterine perforation and injury to adjacent organs. The translo-cated IUD into the bladder is a very rare occurrence. Case Presentation: Our case was a 41-year-old woman whose IUD was acci-dentally discovered in her bladder during a routine ultrasound. The IUD has mi-grated from its normal position in the uterus to the bladder. The IUD was suc-cessfully removed by cystoscopy without any complications. Conclusion: The mislocation of an IUD in the bladder, while uncommon, is a possibility that should be considered when the IUD string is not visible during examinations.
Keywords
Contraceptive Agents
Contraceptive Devices
Intrauterine device
IUD migration
Uterine Perforation
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Journal of Reproduction & Infertility
Volume 25, Issue 3
Summer 2024
Pages 238-241