Patient Factors Associated With Fragmentation of Copper Intrauterine Device (IUD) Requiring Hysteroscopic Removal

The purpose of this retrospective chart review was to identify risks factors for patients associated to Cooper IUD fragmentation upon removal resulting in the requirement of a hysteroscopy evaluation.

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Key information

Conditions

Intrauterine Device Complications Contraceptive Device Failure Female Contraception IUD Fragmentation Reproductive Health Retained Intrauterine Device Women's Health

Age range

18 year–60 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Observational

Primary location

The University of Kansas Medical Center

Kansas City, Kansas, 66160, United States

Who can participate

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

IUD removal and required hysteroscopy

Exclusion criteria

Younger than 18 years old
IU removal without requiring hysteroscopy

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

Number of Patients Who Underwent a Hysteroscopy Procedure Resulting From Intrauterine Device (IUD) Fragmentation Upon Removal

Time frame: January 2004- December 2024

Identify patient risk factors for Cooper IDU fragmentation upon removal requiring a hysteroscopy by completing a retrospective chart review.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Kansas Medical Center

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Retrospective Chart Review Study of Patient Factors Associated With Fragmentation of Copper Intrauterine Device Requiring Hysteroscopic Removal

Important dates

Study start: 2025
Primary completion: 2025
Study completion: 2025
First posted: Jan 20, 2026
Registry last updated: Jun 30, 2026

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