A woman taking warfarin presents for IUC insertion. According to FSRH, what precaution is recommended?...

Question

A woman taking warfarin presents for IUC insertion. According to FSRH, what precaution is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Check INR before insertion; if INR is within therapeutic range, insertion can proceed with appropriate clinical judgement

Answer

IUC is absolutely contraindicated on warfarin

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Warfarin must be stopped 2 weeks before IUC insertion

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Only a Cu-IUD can be inserted, not an LNG-IUS

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IUC insertion requires bridging with heparin

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): IUC Insertion on Warfarin