Levonorgestrel intrauterine system (IUS) in a patient with uterine didelphys: A case report

Contraception. 2021 Feb;103(2):134-135. doi: 10.1016/j.contraception.2020.10.001. Epub 2020 Oct 21.

Abstract

This case demonstrates the use of a single levonorgestrel 13.5 mg intrauterine system (IUS) for contraception in a patient with uterine didelphys. IUS are contraindicated for use with Congenital Müllerian uterine anomalies, but there is very limited evidence to support this restriction.

Keywords: Congenital Mullerian uterine anomaly; Intrauterine device; Intrauterine system; Uterine didelphys.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Contraception
  • Contraceptive Agents, Female*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Intrauterine Devices, Medicated*
  • Levonorgestrel
  • Urogenital Abnormalities*

Substances

  • Contraceptive Agents, Female
  • Levonorgestrel