I Had Got The Copper T Done In 2008 Was Asked To Do A Sonography So My Question Is Do I Need To Remove It?

Posted on Thu, 12 Jan 2023

Question: i had got the copper t done in 2008 . i am 49 years old now. recently when i went to get it removed i was asked to do a sonography. there are two reports i attach with this . the doctor said that the pulling string is broken off so doctor said she can't pull it out . also i have never experienced any trouble whatsoever with the copper T despite it being way beyond the prescribed deadline. my periods are also regular.
so my question is do i need to remove it when all reports are normal because i have heard of many cases where woman have not got it removed and there have been no issues .i attach the reports for your refference. the

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (47 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Removal advised

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
It is suggestive of broken copper T in the uterine cavity.
It is always advisable to get the copper T removed after its prescribed duration.
Old copper T can lead to erosion of the uterine wall and perforate it to reach the abdominal cavity and damage the intestines.
If the thread is not visible, then the copper T can be removed under hysteroscopic guidance.
So, in my opinion, it should be removed.
You can discuss the condition with your OBGYN specialist and decide accordingly.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN

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Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (8 hours later)

the copper T can be removed under hysteroscopic you said.
does it mean i will have to be admitted to hospital for a day or two. also i have a black mark about 0.5 radius just six cm below my breast which my doctor says is ddue to sweating excessively. can u suggest some medicine for it

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (1 minute later)

one last question can i do exercise till the copper t is removed . i mean i do a few yoga exercises.

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Can do exercise

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
please upload a photograph of the black mark so that I can analyse it and help you.
You can do exercise with copper T inside.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

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Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (1 hour later)

i uploaded two photos of the mark . currently i appliy terbinaforce plus creamand took t grscofulvin 250 mg but it does not help especially feel itchy when there is sweating. this condition is from past 15 days

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Tinea corporis likely

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have reviewed the photographs.
This seems to be fungal infection most likely tinea corporis.
You are taking appropriate medications for it.
However, if it's not resolving, then you should consult a dermatologist for proper examination and treatment accordingly.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

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