Case 63 - A 38-Year-Old Woman Who Desires Device Removal after Hysteroscopic Sterilization

Summary

A 38-year-old female, gravida 2, para 2, presents with pelvic pain for several years. Pain is localized to the bilateral lower abdomen and pelvis. She describes it as dull, achy, constant, and of mild intensity. Pain occurs most days and is unrelated to menses. She has been reading on the internet that hysteroscopic sterilization devices have been removed from the market and she is concerned that her implants may be causing her symptoms. She reports fatigue but no nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, irregular bleeding, vaginal discharge, or bladder symptoms. She has no past medical history. Her surgical history is significant for Essure hysteroscopic sterilization 5 years ago. She is not taking any medication and has no known allergies.