Question

A 27-year-old with PID has a levonorgestrel IUD in place. She is clinically stable and begins appropriate antibiotics. What should be done with the IUD?

Accepted Answer

Leave in place; consider removal if no clinical improvement in 48-72 hours

Answer

Remove immediately before antibiotics

Answer

Remove only after 24 hours of antibiotics

Answer

Replace with copper IUD today

Answer

IUD is contraindicated for life after PID

Practice question

A 27-year-old with PID has a levonorgestrel IUD in place. She is clinically stable and begins appropriate antibiotics. What should be done with the IUD?