Hysteroscopic Copper T Removal

Hysteroscopic Copper T Removal is a procedure used to remove an intrauterine device (IUD), such as the Copper T, when:

• The threads are not visible or
• The device is embedded, malpositioned, or stuck inside the uterus.

This procedure is performed using a hysteroscope, a thin, lighted tube that allows the gynaecologist to see inside the uterus.

When is Hysteroscopic Removal Needed?

• Threads of Copper T are missing
• Copper T is displaced or embedded in the uterine wall
• Removal with forceps has failed
• Associated pain, bleeding, or infection
• Pre-conception planning or IUD expiry

How is the Procedure Performed?

• Done under local, regional, or general anesthesia
• A hysteroscope is inserted through the vagina and cervix into the uterus
• The Copper T is visualized directly and removed using special instruments
• Usually done as a daycare procedure

Advantages:

• Minimally invasive and precise
• Avoids blind removal attempts
• Reduces risk of injury to uterus
• Useful in complicated or failed IUD removals