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  • Title: Pregnancies and intrauterine devices with special reference to the outcome of pregnancies and the fate of the devices.
    Author: Virkar K, Parulkar N.
    Journal: J Obstet Gynaecol India; 1974 Aug; 24(4):332-40. PubMed ID: 12257937.
    Abstract:
    At the Institute for Reproduction in Bombay, India, 1339 IUD insertions were performed in the 6 years from 1965 to 1970. 49 pregnancies with the IUD in place resulted, which equals a 3.6% failure rate. 92% of these pregnancies occurred within 2 years of insertion. A high percentage of abortion occurred with these pregnancies. In 5 cases of full term delivery and 1 of abortion, the IUD remained in the uterus. The attending doctor must be sure the IUD has been expelled. Ectopic pregnancy is possible with an IUD; this possibility must be ruled out whenever there is any case of irregular bleeding or abdominal pain.
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