TY - JOUR AU - Wright, Kikelomo Ololade AU - Mohammed, Ahmadu Shehu AU - Salisu-Olatunji, Olajumoke AU - Kuyinu, Yetunde Abiola PY - 2014 DA - 2014/12/23 TI - Cervical Ectropion and Intra-Uterine Contraceptive Device (IUCD): a five-year retrospective study of family planning clients of a tertiary health institution in Lagos Nigeria JO - BMC Research Notes SP - 946 VL - 7 IS - 1 AB - Cervical ectropion (also known as cervical erosion) is a common finding on routine pelvic examination during the fertile years. The decision to treat or not remains controversial. According to studies in support of routine treatment of cervical erosion, there is a possible relationship between squamous metaplasia and squamous cell carcinoma of the cervix. To determine the prevalence of cervical ectropion and associated risk factors among clients with intra-uterine contraceptive devices (IUCDs) attending a family planning clinic of a tertiary health institution in Lagos, Nigeria. SN - 1756-0500 UR - https://doi.org/10.1186/1756-0500-7-946 DO - 10.1186/1756-0500-7-946 ID - Wright2014 ER -