Displaced IUD contraceptive. Endoscope view of the thread (centre left to upper centre) of an intrauterine contraceptive device (IUD) penetrating through a perforation in the uterus (womb,upper left) into the abdomen. Adhesions,growths of fibrous (scar) connective tissue,have formed between the thread and the abdominal wall. An IUD is a T-shaped piece of metal or plastic that is inserted into the uterus,through the cervix,to prevent pregnancy. It is thought to work by inhibiting the implantation of a fertilised egg. In cases where any part of the IUD has penetrated the uterine wall,the IUD is surgically removed | |
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Credit: | Science Photo Library / Layyous, Dr. Najeeb |
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