Cervical perforation by the strings of a levonorgestrel releasing-intrauterine system: A case report

Abstract A very rare case of perforation of the uterine cervix by the strings of a levonorgestrel releasing-intrauterine system (LNG-IUS) in a 47-year-old woman is presented. The method to retrieve the strings back into the cervical canal, leaving the LNG-IUS in situ, is described. We suggest that t...

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Published in:The European journal of contraception & reproductive health care 2013-10, Vol.18 (5), p.415-418
Main Authors: Gönenç, I k, Vural, Emine Zeynep Tuzcular, Aka, Nurettin
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Cervix Uteri
Contraceptive Agents, Female
Female
Gynecology
Humans
Intrauterine devices
Intrauterine Devices, Medicated - adverse effects
IUD
Levonorgestrel
Middle Aged
Uterine Perforation - etiology
Uterine Perforation - therapy
Womens health
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Middle Aged
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