title: [Extrauterine pregnancy with gestagen-releasing intrauterine device in situ].
abstract: The levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine device (IUD) (Mirena) is a frequently used and effective method of contraception, with a Pearl index of 0.1. The ectopic pregnancy rate is 0.02 per 100 woman-years. Special attention is needed in situations where pregnancy is detected with a levonorgestrel-releasing IUD in situ, because almost two thirds of these pregnancies are ectopic. We describe one of these rare cases of ectopic pregnancy in a woman aged 37 years, who was admitted to hospital with abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding.
authors.affiliation: Regionshospitalet Randers, Gynaekologisk/Obstetrisk Afdeling, Denmark. mette-michael@info.dk
authors.forename: Mette Schou
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Mikkelsen
authors.forename: Astrid
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Højgaard
authors.forename: Pinar
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Bor
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007436:Intrauterine Devices, Medicated / Q000009:adverse effects; D016912:Levonorgestrel; D011247:Pregnancy; D011274:Pregnancy, Tubal / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D012307:Risk Factors; D014463:Ultrasonography
chemical_list: D016912:Levonorgestrel