A woman presents requesting a Cu-IUD for EC 6 days after UPSI. She has a regular 28-day cycle and her last menstrual period started 9 days ago (UPSI w...

Question

A woman presents requesting a Cu-IUD for EC 6 days after UPSI. She has a regular 28-day cycle and her last menstrual period started 9 days ago (UPSI was on day 3). Can a Cu-IUD be inserted for EC?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if the Cu-IUD can be inserted within 5 days of the earliest estimated ovulation day, even if more than 5 days after UPSI

Answer

No, it is beyond the 5-day window from UPSI

Answer

Only oral EC can be used beyond 5 days post-UPSI

Answer

The Cu-IUD can only be used within 72 hours of UPSI

Answer

She should wait for her next period and then have the Cu-IUD inserted

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): Cu-IUD EC Beyond 5 Days Post-UPSI

A woman presents requesting a Cu-IUD for EC 6 days after UPSI. She has a regular 28-day cycle and her last menstrual period started 9 days ago (UPSI was on day 3). Can a Cu-IUD be inserted for EC?