A simple ambulatory method for removal of occult IUDs

With the increased popularity of the IUD as a contraceptive method, there is a rise in the cases of occult IUDs as a result of the disappearance of the threads from the vagina. Our experience has shown that in the cases where the marker is missing, but the IUD is in the uterine cavity, it can be easily removed by using the Novak curette. This procedure spares the patients general anesthesia, D & C, and unnecessary hospitalization with its expenses.