Perforation with the GyneFix intrauterine implant: is there a common factor?

J Fam Plann Reprod Health Care. 2003 Jul;29(3):155-6. doi: 10.1783/147118903101197557.

Abstract

This report describes an asymptomatic perforation with the GyneFix intrauterine contraceptive implant. A review of all other reports of this complication has been performed. Analysis of these reports suggests prolonged amenorrhoea secondary to continuous progestogen use as a possible common predisposing factor.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Foreign-Body Migration / diagnostic imaging
  • Humans
  • Intrauterine Devices, Copper / adverse effects*
  • Risk Factors
  • Time Factors
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Ultrasonography
  • Uterine Perforation / diagnostic imaging*
  • Uterine Perforation / etiology*
  • Uterine Perforation / surgery