title: The radiology of the intrauterine contraceptive device.
abstract: Some intrauterine devices are of low radiographic density and require careful technique for their demonstration. The main indications for radiology are to exclude deformity, which reduces the loop's efficiency, perforation of the uterus, or expulsion of the loop.
mesh_terms: D002584:Cervix Uteri / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007047:Hysterosalpingography; D007434:Intrauterine Devices; D008722:Methods