A woman with a Cu-IUD in situ becomes pregnant. The threads are visible at the os. She is 7 weeks pregnant and wishes to continue the pregnancy. What ...

Question

A woman with a Cu-IUD in situ becomes pregnant. The threads are visible at the os. She is 7 weeks pregnant and wishes to continue the pregnancy. What is the recommended management?

Accepted Answer

Remove the Cu-IUD as soon as possible

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Leave the Cu-IUD in situ throughout the pregnancy

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Remove the Cu-IUD only if she develops complications

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Arrange termination of pregnancy as the only safe option

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Prescribe antibiotics prophylactically and leave the IUD in situ

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): Pregnancy with IUC In Situ

A woman with a Cu-IUD in situ becomes pregnant. The threads are visible at the os. She is 7 weeks pregnant and wishes to continue the pregnancy. What is the recommended management?