Hysteroscopic retrieval of intrauterine device (IUD)

If the thread of intrauterine advice is not visible in the cervical canal ultrasonography is capable of localizing the IUD in most of the cases in some positive identification will be necessary radiography. The hysteroscopic localization and extraction was found to be the safest and most effective method of retrieval. In case of pregnancy with intrauterine advice is recommended to remove the advice hysteroscopic is the best method ultrasonic guidance can be useful to improve the hysteroscopic remove. Fragmentation of the intrauterine contraceptive device was observed during spontaneous expulsion and during extraction. Hysteroscopic diagnosis and extraction of the fragment is recommended. A intrauterine device embedded in the wall of the uterus can be the origin of abdominal pain abnormal uterine bleeding and infertility hysteroscopy have a first line role in retrieval of misplaced IUD. (authors)