The Migration of an Intrauterine Device in the Bladder of an Asymptomatic Woman: A Case Report

Seyedeh Azam  Pourhoseini; Leili  Hafizi; Mona  Jafari

doi:10.18502/jri.v25i3.17019

Seyedeh Azam Pourhoseini Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
Leili Hafizi Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
Mona Jafari Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran

DOI: https://doi.org/10.18502/jri.v25i3.17019

Keywords: Contraceptive agents, Contraceptive devices, Intrauterine device, IUD migration, Uterine perforation.

Abstract

Background: The use of intrauterine devices (IUDs) for contraception has increased in many countries. However, their application has some serious complications such as uterine perforation and injury to adjacent organs. The translocated IUD into the bladder is a very rare occurrence.

Case Presentation: Our case was a 41-year-old woman whose IUD was accidentally discovered in her bladder during a routine ultrasound. The IUD has migrated from its normal position in the uterus to the bladder. The IUD was successfully removed by cystoscopy without any complications.

Conclusion: The mislocation of an IUD in the bladder, while uncommon, is a possibility that should be considered when the IUD string is not visible during examinations.