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- Semra Oruç Koltan, Asli Göker Tamay, and Yasemin Yildirim.
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Celal Bayar University, Manisa, Turkey.
- J Chin Med Assoc. 2010 Jun 1;73(6):325-6.
AbstractThe 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.Copyright (c) 2010 Elsevier. Published by Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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