Abstract
ObjectivesTo report length of intrauterine device (IUD) and strings as well as technique for extraction when IUD removal occurs without visible strings. Study DesignA prospective case series of 29 women who had IUDs removed in-office when strings were not visible at the external cervical os. ResultsOne third (n=11) were found to have a total length of IUD and strings <7.5 cm. All IUD removals were successfully performed as outpatient procedures. ConclusionRemoval of IUDs without visible strings can be successfully done as an in-office procedure. ImplicationsIn-office removal of IUDs without visible strings is effective, safe and economically sound.
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