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

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

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...

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Veröffentlicht in:Contraception (Stoneham) 2019-07, Vol.100 (1), p.85-87
Hauptverfasser: Seale, Rebecca, Powers, Lisa, Guiahi, Maryam, Coleman-Minahan, Kate
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Sprache:eng
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Expulsion
Intrauterine device
Long acting reversible contraception
Menstrual cup
Menstrual hygeine
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Zusammenfassung: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.
ISSN:0010-7824
1879-0518
DOI:10.1016/j.contraception.2019.03.047