A 45-year-old woman has had a 52 mg LNG-IUS in situ for 7 years. It was inserted at age 38. She wishes to continue using it for contraception. What sh...

Question

A 45-year-old woman has had a 52 mg LNG-IUS in situ for 7 years. It was inserted at age 38. She wishes to continue using it for contraception. What should she be advised?

Accepted Answer

The device is within its licensed duration of 8 years and can remain for 1 more year

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The device must be replaced now as it exceeds the 5-year licence

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The device can remain until she reaches menopause regardless of duration

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She should have had it replaced at 5 years

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The device should have been removed at age 40

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): 52 mg LNG-IUS 8-Year Licence

A 45-year-old woman has had a 52 mg LNG-IUS in situ for 7 years. It was inserted at age 38. She wishes to continue using it for contraception. What should she be advised?