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Expulsion of coil (IUCD)

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  • it has been estimated that expulsion of IUC occurs in approximately 1 in 20 women and is most common in the first 3 months after insertion and often occurs during menstruation
  • anecdotal evidence suggests that a past history of IUC expulsion increases the risk of future/subsequent expulsions

Reference

  1. FSRH Guideline. Intrauterine Contraception. March 2023 (Amended January 2025)

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