Unintentional IUD expulsion with concomitant menstrual cup use: a case series

Rebecca Seale; Lisa Powers; Maryam Guiahi; Kate Coleman-Minahan

doi:10.1016/j.contraception.2019.03.047

Unintentional IUD expulsion with concomitant menstrual cup use: a case series

Contraception. 2019 Jul;100(1):85-87. doi: 10.1016/j.contraception.2019.03.047. Epub 2019 Apr 11.

Authors

Rebecca Seale¹, Lisa Powers², Maryam Guiahi³, Kate Coleman-Minahan⁴

Affiliations

¹ University of Colorado School of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Family Planning, 12631 E. 17th Ave, MS B198-2, Aurora, CO 80045. Electronic address: Rebecca.Seale@ucdenver.edu.
² University of Colorado School of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Family Planning, 12631 E. 17th Ave, MS B198-2, Aurora, CO 80045. Electronic address: Lisa.Powers@ucdenver.edu.
³ University of Colorado School of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Family Planning, 12631 E. 17th Ave, MS B198-2, Aurora, CO 80045. Electronic address: mguiahi@ucdenver.edu.
⁴ University of Colorado, College of Nursing, Mail Stop C288, 13120 East 19th Avenue, Aurora, CO 80045. Electronic address: Kate.Coleman-Minahan@ucdenver.edu.

PMID: 30981842
DOI: 10.1016/j.contraception.2019.03.047

Abstract

Although reproductive-aged women use both menstrual cups and intrauterine devices (IUDs) simultaneously, it is unknown whether concomitant use reduces contraceptive effectiveness. We report seven cases wherein IUD expulsion occurred during concomitant menstrual cup use. Further research is needed to determine mechanisms of expulsion, predictors and strategies to avoid expulsions.

Keywords: Expulsion; Intrauterine device; Long acting reversible contraception; Menstrual cup; Menstrual hygeine.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Adolescent
Adult
Colorado
Female
Humans
Intrauterine Device Expulsion / etiology*
Intrauterine Devices / adverse effects
Menstrual Hygiene Products / adverse effects*
Young Adult