[Abdominal migration of a levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine device. Case report and review of the literature]

J Gynecol Obstet Biol Reprod (Paris). 2009 Apr;38(2):179-81. doi: 10.1016/j.jgyn.2009.01.005. Epub 2009 Mar 19.
[Article in French]

Abstract

We report the case of a 27-year-old woman in amenorrhea after the installation of a levonorgestrel releasing intra-uterine device, 3 years previously. In front of pelvic continuing pains, paraclinic explorations diagnosed the DIU-LNG in intra-abdominal situation. An exploratory laparoscopy was realized and allowed its ablation. The authors discuss the systemic distribution of the levonorgestrel and the impact of the DIU-LNG in intra-abdominal situation by a review of the literature.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Abdomen
  • Adult
  • Contraceptive Agents, Female / administration & dosage*
  • Female
  • Foreign-Body Migration / diagnosis*
  • Foreign-Body Migration / surgery
  • Humans
  • Intrauterine Devices, Medicated / adverse effects*
  • Levonorgestrel / administration & dosage*

Substances

  • Contraceptive Agents, Female
  • Levonorgestrel