Abstract
Dana is a 38-year-old, who had a previous uncomplicated caesarean section one year ago. She had a discussion about contraception with her midwife during pregnancy and planned to have a copper intrauterine device (IUD) inserted after her baby was born. She was provided with the progestogen-only pill before leaving the maternity unit and used this until attending her local sexual health clinic for IUD insertion 8 weeks later. The patient reports this being in her words a "difficult"insertion due to discomfort. Following insertion, she continued to have regular periods. Around 12 months after the IUD was inserted, she presents acutely with lower abdominal pain.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 66-68 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | BMJ Sexual & Reproductive Health |
Volume | 49 |
Issue number | 1 |
Early online date | 12 Oct 2022 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 10 Jan 2023 |
Keywords
- Contraceptive Effectiveness
- intrauterine devices
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Reproductive Medicine
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology