Cervico-vaginal smears from 350 IUCD users were analysed to ascertain the range of abnormalities induced in the genital tract of these women. Alteration of the microbial environment, inflammatory, degenerative, reparative and proplastic epithelial changes were the salient cytological findings. The clinical implications of these are briefly discussed.
A retained Graefenberg , ring intrauterine. contraceptive device which looked like a fractured Lippes loop on pelvic radiography is presented, and its management outlined.