Abstract Background: Pelvic pain is a common and diagnostically challenging emergency department (ED) complaint. While intrauterine devices (IUDs) are widely used and generally safe, malpositioned IUDs can cause pain, bleeding, or other symptoms. Most research on IUD malposition comes from outpatient settings, leaving its prevalence and relevance in the ED poorly defined. Methods: We performed …

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