A woman with a 52 mg LNG-IUS asks whether she needs to use condoms to prevent pregnancy while the IUS is in situ. Assuming there are no STI concerns, ...

Question

A woman with a 52 mg LNG-IUS asks whether she needs to use condoms to prevent pregnancy while the IUS is in situ. Assuming there are no STI concerns, what is the correct advice?

Accepted Answer

No, the 52 mg LNG-IUS is one of the most effective contraceptive methods available and condoms are not needed for pregnancy prevention alone

Answer

Yes, condoms are always recommended with IUC for additional efficacy

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Condoms are needed for the first 3 months after insertion

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Condoms are needed throughout the first year

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The LNG-IUS is unreliable without concurrent condom use

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): LNG-IUS Efficacy No Additional Condoms Needed

A woman with a 52 mg LNG-IUS asks whether she needs to use condoms to prevent pregnancy while the IUS is in situ. Assuming there are no STI concerns, what is the correct advice?