Infected ovarian cysts and the IUD
1973; Elsevier BV; Volume: 8; Issue: 6 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1016/0010-7824(73)90094-2
ISSN1879-0518
Autores Tópico(s)Reproductive Health and Contraception
ResumoThe IUD is a popular, efficient and safe contraceptive device. Nevertheless, certain complications warrant consideration. Eight cases are described of women having an intrauterine device who were admitted to the gynecological service with a picture of pelviperitonitis. All women of this group were found to have an infected ovarian cyst. Four women required surgical intervention and four were treated conservatively. The mechanism of action of the infection of an ovarian cyst in a woman with an IUD is not clear, but attention is drawn to the fact that this complication did not occur right after insertion of the IUD, but rather several months later. Thorough pelvic examination for pelvic pathology should be done in every woman prior to insertion of an IUD and at regular six-monthly routine checkups.
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