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The use of IUDs can contribute to the incidence of actinomycosis.

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SUPPORTED
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6 sources for · 0 against

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Is it true that the use of IUDs can contribute to the incidence of actinomycosis?

Yes. The evidence robustly supports the association between intrauterine devices (IUDs), particularly long-term or retained use, and the incidence of actinomycosis and related pelvic infections.

Verdict: SUPPORTED · 6 sources for, 0 against · Last checked

The analysis

The retrieved literature consistently documents clinical cases and microbiological findings linking IUD use—especially prolonged use—to colonization by Actinomyces and the development of pelvic or abdominal actinomycosis. There are no papers refuting this well-established clinical association.

Evidence for · 6
Culture- and PCR-based detection of BV associated microbiological profile of the removed IUDs and correlation with the time period of IUD in place and the presence of the symptoms of genital tract infection.
2018
Study found Actinomyces species frequently isolated from the biofilm of removed IUDs.
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A, Á., Z, P., G, T., M, S., ID, G., & E, U. (2018). Culture- and PCR-based detection of BV associated microbiological profile of the removed IUDs and correlation with the time period of IUD in place and the presence of the symptoms of genital tract infection.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12941-018-0293-6

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Pelvi-abdominal <b><i>ACTINOMYCOSIS</i></b> as a complication of long-term use of intrauterine device (IUD). The important role of imaging in diagnosis and follow-up.
2022
Case report links pelvi-abdominal actinomycosis directly to an implanted IUD.
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AA, S., Y, R., ES, A., Y, E., FA, A., I, T., JJ, R., & AA, S. (2022). Pelvi-abdominal <b><i>ACTINOMYCOSIS</i></b> as a complication of long-term use of intrauterine device (IUD). The important role of imaging in diagnosis and follow-up.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radcr.2022.08.035

Pelvic Actinomycosis Associated with an Intrauterine Contraceptive Device Demonstrated on F-18 FDG PET/CT
2015
Demonstrates a case of pelvic actinomycosis associated with a long-term intrauterine device.
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Dejanović, D., Ahnlide, J., Nilsson, C., Berthelsen, A., & Loft, A. (2015). Pelvic Actinomycosis Associated with an Intrauterine Contraceptive Device Demonstrated on F-18 FDG PET/CT. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.3390/diagnostics5030369

Management of Intrauterine Device‐Associated Actinomycosis
1993
Evaluated management strategies for intrauterine device-associated actinomyces-like organisms.
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Chatwani, A. & Amin-Hanjani, S. (1993). Management of Intrauterine Device‐Associated Actinomycosis. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1155/s1064744993000298

Diagnostic dilemma posed by severe pelvic actinomycosis associated with prolonged use of copper intrauterine contraceptive device.
2011
Highlights severe pelvic actinomycosis associated with the prolonged use of a copper IUD.
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S, B., S, S., PF, W. C., & D, F. (2011). Diagnostic dilemma posed by severe pelvic actinomycosis associated with prolonged use of copper intrauterine contraceptive device.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.4081/cp.2011.e112

Retained intrauterine devices and abdominal actinomycosis, diagnostic challenges from a case series.
2026
Notes that retained IUDs have been associated with pelvic and abdominal actinomycosis.
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NN, N., G, V., I, E., C, P., & M, K. (2026). Retained intrauterine devices and abdominal actinomycosis, diagnostic challenges from a case series.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.52054/fvvo.2026.329

What does the evidence say?

The retrieved literature consistently documents clinical cases and microbiological findings linking IUD use—especially prolonged use—to colonization by Actinomyces and the development of pelvic or abdominal actinomycosis. There are no papers refuting this well-established clinical association.

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