Intrauterine foreign bodies, other than contraceptive devices and systems, may affect fertility - report of two very different cases
Grigore, M.; Blidaru, I.; Iordache, F.
European Journal of Contraception and Reproductive Health Care the Official Journal of the European Society of Contraception 19(2): 141-143
2014
ISSN/ISBN: 1362-5187 PMID: 24266711 DOI: 10.3109/13625187.2013.856406Document Number: 521507
To present two cases in which foreign bodies in the uterine cavity had a contraceptive effect for the duration of their presence in utero. One case of endometrial osseous metaplasia and another case with unabsorbed suture material after a caesarean section resulted in foreign bodies acting like an intrauterine contraceptive. Ultrasound was used to diagnose the conditions, and hysteroscopy to remove the foreign bodies. Foreign intrauterine bodies should be considered in cases of infertility.