A woman with active trophoblastic disease (persistently elevated hCG levels) requests contraception. Which methods should be avoided?...

Question

A woman with active trophoblastic disease (persistently elevated hCG levels) requests contraception. Which methods should be avoided?

Accepted Answer

IUC (Cu-IUD and LNG-IUS) should not be inserted until hCG levels have normalised

Answer

All hormonal contraception

Answer

Only CHC should be avoided

Answer

All contraception should be avoided until treatment is complete

Answer

Barrier methods only; no other method is safe

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): Active GTD IUC Contraindication