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Contraindications to the use of intrauterine devices

Alexey Kryvenko, medical expert
Last reviewed: 08.07.2025

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Contraindications to the use of this method of contraception are:

Pregnancy or suspicion of pregnancy.
Acute, subacute and chronic inflammatory diseases of the uterus and appendages with frequent exacerbations.
Leukoplakia, pseudo-erosion of the cervix, polyposis of the cervical canal.
Menstrual cycle disorders such as menorrhagia or metrorrhagia.
Presence or suspicion of pregnancy.
Developmental abnormalities of the uterus that are incompatible with the design or shape of the intrauterine device.
History of infected abortion or postpartum pelvic infection within three months prior to planned IUD insertion.
Suspected malignant neoplasm of the genital organs, external and internal endometriosis, benign tumors of the internal genital organs.
Polyposis, endometrial hyperplasia.
Pronounced rubric changes in the cervix.
Cervical canal stenosis.
Acute infectious or extragenital diseases.
Diseases associated with impaired hemostasis.
History of multiple expulsions of intrauterine devices.
Allergy to substances released by the intrauterine device (copper, hormones).

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