Contraindications to IUD Placement

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Acute liver disease or liver carcinoma

Breast carcinoma

Confirmed or suspected pregnancy

Copper allergy

Genital actinomycosis

History of ectopic pregnancy

History of pelvic inflammatory disease unless subsequent intrauterine pregnancy occurred

Immunodeficiency disorders

Immunosuppressive therapy

Jaundice

Known or suspected pelvic malignancy

Multiple sexual partners for patient or her partner

Postpartum endometritis or septic abortion in previous three months

Undiagnosed vaginal bleeding

Uterine abnormality

Wilson’s disease


Category: Gynecology Notes

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Anonymous said...
March 3, 2008 at 2:30 AM

The reason behind each of these contraindications would be a good way to help us remember them..

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