symptoms of iud displacement
Another commonly encountered problem with intrauterine contraception is displacement of the IUD within the uterine cavity. Such displacement occurs in up to 25% of females with an IUD (2, 27). A displaced IUD is usually asymptomatic, although some affected patients present with cramping or bleeding (Fig 6).
Figures 10c. Intraabdominal migration of the IUD may lead to more serious complications. Most frequently, the IUD is freely floating in the abdomen or pelvis, encased in adhesions, or adherent to bowel or omentum (Figs 11, 12). Adhesion formation can lead to infertility, chronic pain, and intestinal obstruction.