Forgotten Lippes loop in menopausal woman left in utero for 45 years: a case report

Abstract

Intrauterine contraceptive devices are extremely effective and long lasting. They were intended for long term use and were retained for year’s altogether. Menopausal ladies often present with Lippes Loop in situ either deliberately or forgotten. We report a case of 80 years old patient who came with complaints of pain in lower abdomen and vaginal discharge and had Lippes Loop insitu, which was inserted 45 years back. The inserted Lippes Loop thread was not seen in clinical examination but visualized on Transvaginal Ultrasonography along with pyometra. It was removed under hysteroscopic guidance.