The role of echosonography in diagnosing IUD complications.
One hundred and one healthy women with intrauterine devices (IUDs) were studied by echosonography; 46 women had Multiload Cu375 IUD (group I), 30 Ginetik TCu220 IUD (group II) and 25 Lippes loop IUD (group III). In groups I and II echosonography was performed 30 minutes, 30 days and 3 and 6 months following insertion. Group III was investigated only when complications developed. Echosonography showed high accuracy in detecting IUD expulsion or incorrect position, and pregnancy in the IUD wearer.
Zhordania Institute of Human Reproduction, Tbilissi, Georgia, USSR.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007433:Intrauterine Device Expulsion; D007434:Intrauterine Devices / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008599:Menstruation Disturbances / Q000175:diagnosis; D014463:Ultrasonography