A 26-year-old woman had a surgical abortion at 8 weeks. She did not receive contraception at the time. She returns 10 days later requesting a Cu-IUD. ...

Question

A 26-year-old woman had a surgical abortion at 8 weeks. She did not receive contraception at the time. She returns 10 days later requesting a Cu-IUD. Can it be inserted now?

Accepted Answer

Yes, a Cu-IUD can be inserted at any time after first-trimester abortion

Answer

No, it is too late; it should have been inserted at the time of surgery

Answer

It can only be inserted after her next period

Answer

She must wait 4 weeks

Answer

She must wait 6 weeks

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): Cu-IUD After First-Trimester Abortion Timing

A 26-year-old woman had a surgical abortion at 8 weeks. She did not receive contraception at the time. She returns 10 days later requesting a Cu-IUD. Can it be inserted now?