Fertility and endocrine effects of intra-abdominally misplaced intrauterine system for more than 2 years: a case report and review of the literature.
This case report shows with documented evidence that a misplaced Mirena intrauterine system in the abdominal cavity had an endocrine and contraceptive effect causing amenorrhea and infertility for 2 years and 5 months. This had been proved by a negative hysteroscopy in November 2004 and an abdominal X-ray showing the device which was done in May 2007. Intraabdominal misplacement of the LNG-IUS has been reported in the literature with variable consequences and effects. In this case report, we reviewed the literature and assessed the fertility and endocrine consequences.
Botros
George
G
Countess of Chester, O&G, Chester, UK. gbotros72@hotmail.com
Haddad
Nabil
N
D003280:Contraceptives, Oral, Synthetic / Q000008:administration & dosage; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007436:Intrauterine Devices, Medicated / Q000009:adverse effects*; D016912:Levonorgestrel / Q000008:administration & dosage; D011247:Pregnancy; D011271:Pregnancy, Ectopic / Q000601:surgery*; D055815:Young Adult
D003280:Contraceptives, Oral, Synthetic; D016912:Levonorgestrel