Breakage of arm of Multiload intrauterine device during removal

We report a case of intrauterine device (IUD) removal five years after its insertion which was broken during the removal procedure. One of the arms of the IUD remained inside the uterus. We allowed three months for spontaneous expulsion. When this did not happen, we proceeded with a hysteroscopic removal. Because of its embebbed position in the myometrium this could not be removed during hysteroscopy and finally it was left in situ. The patient was monitored every three months for a period of 12 months. There was no problem. We report this case because doctors may find it necessary to remove the IUD in certain situations and be aware of such a breakage and various precautions to prevent this.