OBJECTIVE: To assess the possible progression of intrauterine devices (IUDs) to a lower or upper position in women. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Thirty-two lowly placed T-shaped IUDs in women with 0-3 children were examined with transvaginal ultrasonography after 2 months of insertion in order to assess the possible progression of the IUDs. Also, the IUDs inserted in women with 0-3, 0-1 and 2-3 children were compared to determine whether this progression was different depending on parity. RESULTS: Intrauterine devices (97%, 100% and 93.7%) in the group of women with 0-3, 0-1 and 2-3 children, respectively, moved upward. The mean decrease in IUD-fundus distance was 6.8, 7.4 and 4.9 mm, respectively. CONCLUSION: Lowly inserted T-shaped IUDs tend to move upward after insertion. Therefore, initial concern about low placement of a T-shaped IUD is not justified as most of them spontaneously readjust their position.
OBJECTIVE: To assess the possible progression of intrauterine devices (IUDs) to a lower or upper position in women. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Thirty-two lowly placed T-shaped IUDs in women with 0-3 children were examined with transvaginal ultrasonography after 2 months of insertion in order to assess the possible progression of the IUDs. Also, the IUDs inserted in women with 0-3, 0-1 and 2-3 children were compared to determine whether this progression was different depending on parity. RESULTS: Intrauterine devices (97%, 100% and 93.7%) in the group of women with 0-3, 0-1 and 2-3 children, respectively, moved upward. The mean decrease in IUD-fundus distance was 6.8, 7.4 and 4.9 mm, respectively. CONCLUSION: Lowly inserted T-shaped IUDs tend to move upward after insertion. Therefore, initial concern about low placement of a T-shaped IUD is not justified as most of them spontaneously readjust their position.