The use of intrauterine devices can lead to complications and unwanted side effects. Uterine perforation is a 0.2% risk complication associated with the insertion of intrauterine devices.
Under the influence of intrauterine devices, traumatization of the endometrium occurs, prostaglandins are released, and the tone of the uterine muscles increases, which leads to the expulsion of the embryo in the early stages of implantation.
The term "contraception" means prevention of conception and comes from two Latin words: contra, meaning "against," and conceplio, meaning "conception." Accordingly, the term "contraceptive" means "contraceptive device."
