Are Postpartum Women Prone to IUD Uterine Perforation? Ms. R, a 28-year-old G1P1 presents at four weeks postpartum requesting long-acting contraception via an IUD. Ms. R, a 28-year-old G1P1 presents ...

A woman's IUD that appeared to be "missing" from her uterus turned up in an unusual place: her bladder. The woman, a 26-year-old in Changchun, China, went to the doctor because of bladder problems, ...

IUDs are a great way to prevent pregnancy. But it's possible for them to move out of place after insertion. Gynecologist Alyssa Dweck told INSIDER what warning signs to look for. Her advice: Check the ...

December 7, 2011 — A majority of intrauterine devices (IUDs) that cause uterine perforations may be safely removed with laparoscopy, rather than resorting to more invasive surgery, according to ...

Women for whom an intrauterine device (IUD) is inserted from 4 days to 6 weeks after giving birth, as well as those who are breastfeeding, are at higher risk of the contraceptive device puncturing ...

Getting an intrauterine device (aka IUD) is a big decision. For all the people who adore their IUDs (myself included), there are plenty of horror stories about perforation and expulsion, not to ...

Your doctor will insert an IUD with one or two thin strings hanging down into your vaginal canal. You should feel them with the tip of your fingers, but it’s very common not to. Use a backup form of ...

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