The aim of this review is to characterize the imagenologic findings of intrauterine devices misplaced, migration and the possible secondary complications.

Intra uterine devices (IUDs) are a long term reversible, local and relatively safe contraceptive method. These devices are especially useful in patients that have contraindications for oral estrogen use contraceptives. The use of contraception has risen in most parts of the world, especially in Asia and Latin America. In fact, IUDs are the major form of long term reversible contraception used in the whole world due to its cost - effectiveness (1). In Chile, our country, the use rate of any contraceptive method by the...

Signs of normal IUD position Ultrasound (US) has an important role in IUDs evaluation and has been used for intrauterine since early 1970s. Usually vaginal probes are preferred. The accuracy of the US to verify the presence of IUDs is of 90-100%. Cupper IUDs are easier to detect in US than levonorgestrel releasing IUDs. With the US, it is possible to observe the proximal and the distal end detecting the fundal position of the IUD. Other imaging technics like radiography, MDCT and MRI are useful...

Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are the most widely used method of reversible contraception in the world. Imaging studies play a key role to confirm the proper position of the device and to detect complications. Uterine perforation and device migration are infrequent, and most patients are asymptomatic. Severe complications are rare, and include peritonitis, bowel obstruction and perforation, bladder stone formation and obstructive nehropathy. MDCT is the study of choice for the detection of IUDs complications.

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