A woman’s IUD had perforated her uterus and migrated to her anus. Image: MedChronicle
A 30-year-old woman went to the clinic with a pregnancy scare and was in for a shock when they found her IUD had migrated to her anus
A woman’s IUD had perforated her uterus and migrated to her anus. Image: MedChronicle
A 30-year-old woman was in for the surprise of her life after her intrauterine contraceptive device (IUD) was found in her anus after she went to a clinic with a pregnancy scare, as reported in Science Direct.
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The woman was previously healthy and had given birth three times.
One year after her last delivery, she had a copper T IUD inserted, which was noted to be a difficult procedure.
Immediately after the insertion, she experienced dizziness and diaphoresis, but was reassured with ultrasound that showed the device was in the uterus.
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She was monitored in the clinic for an hour before being discharged home.
She experienced pelvic discomfort for the next five days but then felt fine.
Two months later, the patient returned to the clinic with concerns that she might be pregnant.
During a routine pelvic examination, the IUD threads were not found.
A transvaginal ultrasound revealed an empty uterine cavity, prompting further investigations.
An abdominal X-ray revealed that the IUD had been misplaced in the abdomen.
A colonoscopy was done and showed that the IUD was located in the upper anterior rectum, about 11 cm from the anal verge.
The woman was admitted to the hospital, and the IUD was successfully retrieved with surgery.
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If you have an intrauterine device (IUD) for birth control, it is important to regularly check for signs that it may have shifted out of place. Here are some signs to watch for:
It is possible for an IUD to come out of place without any signs, so it is important to check regularly and contact your doctor if you have any concerns.
If you notice any of these signs, call your doctor and use a backup form of birth control until they can confirm that the IUD is still in the correct position.