Intrauterine Contraceptive Device Removal


Description

Removal of an intrauterine contraceptive device (IUD).

Indications

Elective, desiring a return to fertility or to replace a device after its approved lifespan. IUDs should also be removed in the face of active pelvic inflammatory disease, unrelenting side effects, or an intrauterine pregnancy (if possible). The IUD does not have to be removed from an asymptomatic patient in whom actinomycosis is found on cervical cytology.

Contraindications

Unstable or uncooperative patient or those in whom the presence of an IUD cannot be confirmed.

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