Algorithm for nonvisible strings of levonorgestrel intrauterine system

George A Vilos; Robert Di Cecco; Jennifer Marks

doi:10.1016/j.jmig.2010.07.014

Algorithm for nonvisible strings of levonorgestrel intrauterine system

J Minim Invasive Gynecol. 2010 Nov-Dec;17(6):805-6. doi: 10.1016/j.jmig.2010.07.014.

Authors

George A Vilos¹, Robert Di Cecco, Jennifer Marks

Affiliation

¹ St. Joseph's Health Care, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada. george.vilos@sjhc.london.on.ca

PMID: 20955995
DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2010.07.014

Abstract

We present a case with nonvisible strings of her levonorgestrel intrauterine system (LNG-IUS) in the cervix. The LNG-IUS was subsequently found in the omentum and retrieved laparoscopically. An algorithm for missing strings of an intrauterine devised is proposed.

MeSH terms

Adult
Contraceptive Agents, Female / administration & dosage*
Female
Humans
Intrauterine Device Migration
Intrauterine Devices, Medicated*
Levonorgestrel / administration & dosage*

Substances

Contraceptive Agents, Female
Levonorgestrel