A woman with a Cu-IUD experiences an episode of heavy bleeding following insertion 3 months ago. Her Hb is 105 g/L. She wishes to keep the Cu-IUD. Wha...

Question

A woman with a Cu-IUD experiences an episode of heavy bleeding following insertion 3 months ago. Her Hb is 105 g/L. She wishes to keep the Cu-IUD. What treatment should be offered?

Accepted Answer

Tranexamic acid and/or mefenamic acid

Answer

Remove the Cu-IUD immediately

Answer

Iron infusion only

Answer

Endometrial ablation

Answer

Combined oral contraceptive in addition to the Cu-IUD

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): Cu-IUD Heavy Bleeding Treatment

A woman with a Cu-IUD experiences an episode of heavy bleeding following insertion 3 months ago. Her Hb is 105 g/L. She wishes to keep the Cu-IUD. What treatment should be offered?