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Physical examination revealed a hard mass palpable on the anterior vaginal wall. Laboratory tests showed normal blood counts, and urinalysis indicated a mild urinary tract infection. Ultrasound and pelvic X-ray indicated IUD migration to the bladder and bladder stones. Cystoscopy revealed that the IUD had migrated to the posterior urethra with stone formation. Holmium laser was used to fragment the stones encasing the IUD\u2019s one arm, and the IUD was successfully removed with grasping forceps. The patient had a urinary catheter placed for 10\u2009days and was followed up for 20\u2009days. During the follow-up, there were no lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) or vaginal leakage. To our knowledge, we report the first case of an IUD migrating through the vesicovaginal space to the posterior urethra. Endoscopic removal of the IUD is feasible and safe. 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