Perforation of urinary bladder by intrauterine device

Perforation of the uterus by an intrauterine device (IUD) is not an uncommon complication of this means of birth control. Comparatively, however, perforation of the bladder is uncommon, having been reported only seven times previously in the literature. This additional case is presented with review of the current literature and discussion of uterine and bladder perforation by an IUD.