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

Spechler S, Stacey Spechler, Lynnette K. Nieman, Premkumar A, Ahalya Premkumar, Pamela Stratton, Stratton P
Gynecologic and obstetric investigation · 2003 · vol. 56(1) , pp. 35–37 · doi:10.1159/000072329 · PMID:12867766 · W2075854512
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This case report describes a woman who developed endometriosis and adenomyosis after four years of using the Keeper, a menstrual collection device.

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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 four years of regular use of the Keeper, a menstrual collecting device, developed endometriosis and adenomyosis.

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endometriosischronic_pelvic_painadenomyosis

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Endometriosis Equipment and Supplies Menstruation Adult Contraception, Barrier Contraception, Barrier Endometriosis Endometriosis Equipment and Supplies Female Humans Magnetic Resonance Imaging Menstruation Disturbances Menstruation Disturbances Pelvic Pain Sterilization, Tubal

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