Why some IUDs break during removal: doctors investigate risk factors
NCT ID NCT07351084
Summary
This study looked back at medical records to understand why some copper intrauterine devices (IUDs) break into pieces when being removed, which then requires a second surgical procedure called a hysteroscopy. Researchers examined 45 cases where this happened to identify what patient factors might increase this risk. The goal was to gather information that could help doctors better counsel patients about this rare complication.
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The University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas City, Kansas, 66160, United States
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