Intrauterine Adhesions After Chlamydia Infection With a Levonorgestrel-Releasing Intrauterine Device in Place

BACKGROUND: Little is known about the long-term reproductive effects of pelvic infection when a levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine device (LNG-IUD) is in situ. Society guidelines do not recommend removing an LNG-IUD during pelvic infection. CASE: A 37-year-old woman presented with primary infertility, and the only contributing factor was intrauterine adhesions in the shape of an IUD. She was known to previously have an LNG-IUD and was treated for asymptomatic chlamydia infection while the IUD was in place. After lysis of adhesions, she successfully conceived spontaneously. CONCLUSION: Data on long-term reproductive effects of pelvic infection with an LNG-IUD in situ are not available, and there may be consequences affecting the intrauterine milieu requiring further studies and potential counseling.

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Limited knowledge exists about the long-term reproductive effects of pelvic infection with a levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine device (LNG-IUD) in situ. This case study highlighted the successful conception after adhesion lysis, but further studies and counseling may be needed to explore potential consequences affecting the intrauterine milieu.