Medical Student Research Forum Posters

Background: Magnetic resonance (MR) is a common imaging modality used in obstetrics and gynecology due its decreased radiation risk. MR risks specific to women have been studied, but mostly involve risks to a fetus in imaging done during pregnancy. In non-pregnant women, literature is limited to occupational survey evidence and case reports of abnormal uterine bleeding among female healthcare workers with frequent MR exposure and copper IUD use. Anecdotal reports from an online patient forum suggests a possible link with abnormal uterine bleeding after undergoing MR exposure. To our knowledge no formal research has been done to investigate abnormal uterine bleeding in association with MR exposure. This study aims to describe abnormal uterine bleeding, cramping/pelvic pain, or menstrual clotting after MR exposure in women who otherwise report regular menstrual cycles.​