Journal of the Chinese Medical Association
Volume 73, Issue 6 , Pages 325-326, June 2010

Chronic Cervical Perforation by an Intrauterine Device

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Celal Bayar University, Manisa, Turkey

Received 19 June 2009; accepted 26 March 2010.

Article Outline

The intrauterine device (IUD) is a widely used, highly effective method of birth control. Uterine perforation is a rare yet serious complication and is usually seen during insertion of the IUD. A regular examination is necessary for follow-up. We present a patient with an IUD that had perforated the cervix. The diagnosis was made during routine gynecological examination, and the patient was treated in a timely manner before any complications such as ectopic pregnancy, intrauterine pregnancy, infection or irreversible harm to the cervix arose. This case stresses the importance of regular visits to maintain health and diagnose possible adverse effects of intrauterine contraceptive methods.

Key Words:  cervical perforation , contraception , intrauterine device

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PII: S1726-4901(10)70069-1

doi:10.1016/S1726-4901(10)70069-1

Journal of the Chinese Medical Association
Volume 73, Issue 6 , Pages 325-326, June 2010

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