Abstract
This study was designed to evaluate feasibility and effectiveness of hysteroscopic intervention in the management of symptoms related to the displaced levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (LNG-IUS). One hundred and thirteen patients with displaced LNG-IUS presenting with irregular uterine bleeding, pelvic pain or asymptomatic displacement were recruited for hysteroscopic examination. Displaced LNG-IUS was relocated by hysteroscopic intervention and the effect on symptoms and LNG-IUS position was followed. The displaced LNG-IUS was successfully relocated by hysteroscope in 112 (99.1%) of 113 cases. Following LNG-IUS relocation, 71 (79.8%) patients of 89 with preoperative irregular uterine bleeding had amenorrhea or vaginal spotting, and 14 of 15 (93.3%) patients with preoperative pelvic pain became asymptomatic. LNG-IUS expulsion was recorded in two patients 7 and 21 days after hysteroscopy. Displaced LNG-IUS can cause clinical symptoms (e.g. irregular bleeding, pain). Hysteroscopic relocation of displaced LNG-IUS is a feasible method in the management of these symptoms. Risk of spontaneous expulsion associated with hysteroscopy is low.
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