A 29-year-old woman with a 52 mg LNG-IUS presents with a positive pregnancy test. Ultrasound confirms an intrauterine pregnancy at 6 weeks with thread...

Question

A 29-year-old woman with a 52 mg LNG-IUS presents with a positive pregnancy test. Ultrasound confirms an intrauterine pregnancy at 6 weeks with threads visible. She wishes to continue the pregnancy. What is the risk if the LNG-IUS is left in situ?

Accepted Answer

Increased risk of miscarriage, preterm birth, and septic abortion

Answer

No additional risk compared to normal pregnancy

Answer

Increased risk of congenital anomalies only

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Risk of ectopic pregnancy only

Answer

The LNG-IUS has no effect on ongoing pregnancy

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): Pregnancy with LNG-IUS Risks

A 29-year-old woman with a 52 mg LNG-IUS presents with a positive pregnancy test. Ultrasound confirms an intrauterine pregnancy at 6 weeks with threads visible. She wishes to continue the pregnancy. What is the risk if the LNG-IUS is left in situ?