Ovarian penetration by copper intrauterine device: A rare phenomenon

The insertion of a piece of object inside the uterus has been practiced as a form of birth control since antiquity; one of these devices used nowadays is the intrauterine contraceptive devices which have gained a wide range of acceptance because of their safety, efficacy, and cost-effectiveness. The...

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Published in:Saudi Journal for Health Sciences 2018-01, Vol.7 (3), p.183-185
Main Authors: Aminu, Muhammad, Dattijo, Lamaran, Adamu, Muhammad
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Displacement
intrauterine contraception
laparotomy
ovary
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Summary:The insertion of a piece of object inside the uterus has been practiced as a form of birth control since antiquity; one of these devices used nowadays is the intrauterine contraceptive devices which have gained a wide range of acceptance because of their safety, efficacy, and cost-effectiveness. There have been cases of migration of intrauterine devices (IUDs) to adjacent peritoneal structures, but ovarian migration has not been widely reported in West Africa. This case report highlights one of the rare complications of IUD migrating to the left ovary of a 24-year-old woman with no complication. It is imperative that insertion should be done timely by well-trained personnel to avoid the incidence of complications.
ISSN:2278-0521
2278-0521
DOI:10.4103/sjhs.sjhs_62_18