Perforation with the GyneFix intrauterine implant: is there a common factor?
This report describes an asymptomatic perforation with the GyneFix intrauterine contraceptive implant. A review of all other reports of this complication has been performed. Analysis of these reports suggests prolonged amenorrhoea secondary to continuous progestogen use as a possible common predisposing factor.
Aust
Thomas R
TR
Department of Gynaecology, Liverpool Women's Hospital, Liverpool, UK. tomaust@doctors.org.uk
Kirwan
John N
JN
Herod
J Jonathan O
JJ
McVicker
James T
JT
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005548:Foreign-Body Migration / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D007435:Intrauterine Devices, Copper / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012307:Risk Factors; D013997:Time Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014595:Uterine Perforation / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery