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To highlight the severe medical consequences associated with prolonged IUD use beyond expiration in women.

(546) The Grave Sequalae of the Prolong IUD Use

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To highlight the severe medical consequences associated with prolonged IUD use beyond expiration in women.
Retrospective study of 119 patients aged 26 to 75 years admitted between 2005 and 2025.
Patients presented with chronic pelvic pain or severe abdominal pain, primarily diagnosed with tubo-ovarian abscess or pelvic inflammatory disease.
Diagnosis confirmed by ultrasound or open examination after surgery.
Of the 119 patients, 98 required aggressive treatment including exploratory laparotomy for 51 patients.
Sequelae included 92 cases of tubo-ovarian abscess (34 requiring ICU), 96 endometritis, and 90 salpingitis.
Two cases of sepsis occurred in ICU due to complications from prolonged IUD use.

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Retrospective study highlights serious health issues linked to prolonged IUD use in women, suggesting urgent action is needed.

Ibanez et al. (2026) studied this question.

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