Gynecologic and Obstetric Investigation

Case Report

The Keeper®, a Menstrual Collection Device, as a Potential Cause of Endometriosis and Adenomyosis

Spechler S.a · Nieman L.K.a · Premkumar A.b · Stratton P.a

Author affiliations

aPediatric and Reproductive Endocrinology Branch, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, Bethesda, Md., and bDepartment of Radiology, Clinical Center, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Md., USA

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Article / Publication Details

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Abstract of Case Report

Received: July 03, 2002
Accepted: June 02, 2003
Published online: August 29, 2003
Issue release date: August 2003

Number of Print Pages: 3
Number of Figures: 2
Number of Tables: 0

ISSN: 0378-7346 (Print)
eISSN: 1423-002X (Online)

For additional information: https://www.karger.com/GOI

Abstract

Barrier contraceptive devices like the cervical cap and diaphragm and menstrual collecting devices may block menstrual flow, increase retrograde menstruation, and thus theoretically increase the likelihood of developing endometriosis or adenomyosis. We describe the case of a woman with a prior tubal ligation who after 4 years of regular use of the Keeper®, a menstrual collecting device, developed adenomyosis and endometriosis.

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Article / Publication Details

First-Page Preview
Abstract of Case Report

Received: July 03, 2002
Accepted: June 02, 2003
Published online: August 29, 2003
Issue release date: August 2003

Number of Print Pages: 3
Number of Figures: 2
Number of Tables: 0

ISSN: 0378-7346 (Print)
eISSN: 1423-002X (Online)

For additional information: https://www.karger.com/GOI


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