A 37-year-old woman has been using a 52 mg LNG-IUS for 4 years. She develops perimenopausal symptoms and is started on transdermal oestradiol patches ...

Question

A 37-year-old woman has been using a 52 mg LNG-IUS for 4 years. She develops perimenopausal symptoms and is started on transdermal oestradiol patches as the oestrogen component of HRT. Is her LNG-IUS acceptable for endometrial protection?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the 52 mg LNG-IUS can provide endometrial protection as part of HRT for 5 years

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No, the LNG-IUS cannot be used for endometrial protection

Answer

Yes, but only the Mirena brand is acceptable for this purpose

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She needs to add oral progestogen in addition to the LNG-IUS

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The LNG-IUS provides endometrial protection only for the first year

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): LNG-IUS for HRT Endometrial Protection

A 37-year-old woman has been using a 52 mg LNG-IUS for 4 years. She develops perimenopausal symptoms and is started on transdermal oestradiol patches as the oestrogen component of HRT. Is her LNG-IUS acceptable for endometrial protection?