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When contraception goes rogue: Bladder migration of an intrauterine device presenting as refractory cystitis

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Intrauterine device (IUD) migration into the urinary bladder is a rare but significant complication that may mimic chronic cystitis or recurrent urinary tract infections due to nonspecific symptoms such as dysuria, hematuria, suprapubic pain. A 31-year-old multiparous woman presented with persistent lower abdominal pain, fatigue, and urinary symptoms. Imaging and cystoscopy revealed a migrated IUD embedded in the bladder wall. Transurethral removal failed due to fibrosis, but laparoscopic removal was successful, with complete symptom resolution. This case underscores the need to consider IUD migration in women with recurrent urinary symptoms and highlights the value of early imaging and minimally invasive treatment.

Source: Urology Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.eucr.2025.103177

Authors: Kamila Askarova, Shakhnoz Mamadjanova, Bekhzod Ayubov

Institutions: Central Asian University, Andijan State Medical Institute

Language: English

Topic: Reproductive Health and Contraception

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,160