A 49-year-old member asked:
How to tell if iud perforated uterus?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Darrin Cunninghamanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 31 years experience
Examination: If the string is palpable or visible on pelvic examination, then it is less likely to have perforated. Also, have you notice any changes in pelvic or abdominal pain.?
An Ultrasound or abdominal xray can also help determine if the IUD is in the right place.
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