title: Use of intrauterine device in the setting of uterus didelphys.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Uterine anomalies are frequently diagnosed in reproductive-aged women and are generally considered a contraindication to the use of intrauterine contraception. We elected to offer this method to a woman with uterus didelphys and a poorly controlled seizure disorder who wished to avoid hormonal and barrier contraceptives.
  
  
  METHODS
  A 17-year-old woman (gravida 1, para 1) with a seizure disorder desired an intrauterine device (IUD). She was found to have uterus didelphys and a complete vaginal septum. After obtaining informed consent, an IUD was placed in each uterine horn. The patient retained both IUDs and was satisfied with the method 9 months after IUD insertion.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Intrauterine contraception should be considered an option for women with uterine anomalies on a case-by-case basis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131, USA. eespey@salud.unm.edu
authors.forename: Eve
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Espey
authors.forename: Tony
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Ogburn
authors.forename: Rebecca
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Hall
authors.forename: Francis
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Byrn
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D003267:Contraception / Q000379:methods; D004827:Epilepsy / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007434:Intrauterine Devices; D011247:Pregnancy; D014599:Uterus / Q000002:abnormalities*