Restoration of fertility after hysteroscopic removal of intrauterine bone fragments.
BACKGROUND
The presence of intrauterine bone fragments is rare. They may prevent pregnancy by an intrauterine device-like effect. Hysteroscopy is required for definitive diagnosis and treatment.


METHODS
A woman experienced secondary infertility after a dilatation and evacuation at 22 weeks of gestation. She subsequently conceived spontaneously shortly after hysteroscopic removal of numerous intrauterine bone fragments.


CONCLUSIONS
Intrauterine bone fragments may result from retained fetal bones or osseous metaplasia or both. These bone fragments may contribute to infertility, as evidenced by the restoration of fertility after hysteroscopic removal.
Goldberg
Jeffrey M
JM
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA. goldbej@ccf.org
Roberts
Soldrea
S
D000028:Abortion, Induced / Q000009:adverse effects; D000328:Adult; D001842:Bone and Bones / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015907:Hysteroscopy; D007247:Infertility, Female / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male