Intrauterine Device Location, Abnormal


Synonyms/Description

Mirena

ParaGard

IUD

IUCD (intrauterine contraceptive device)

LARC (long-acting reversible contraception)

Etiology

The uterus may be too small to accommodate an intrauterine device (IUD) or the IUD may not open normally because of placement or anatomic abnormalities or it may become lodged in the lower uterine segment/cervix. The IUD may become embedded in the myometrium.

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