A woman has a Cu-IUD and is scheduled for a hysteroscopy. Does the Cu-IUD need to be removed before the procedure?...

Question

A woman has a Cu-IUD and is scheduled for a hysteroscopy. Does the Cu-IUD need to be removed before the procedure?

Accepted Answer

It depends on the indication; the gynaecologist should advise. If the hysteroscopy is for investigation, the IUC may be removed at the time or left depending on clinical need

Answer

Always - IUC must be removed before any uterine instrumentation

Answer

The Cu-IUD will be destroyed by the hysteroscope

Answer

The Cu-IUD cannot be visualised during hysteroscopy

Answer

A hysteroscopy cannot be performed with an IUC in situ

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): IUC Management Before Hysteroscopy

A woman has a Cu-IUD and is scheduled for a hysteroscopy. Does the Cu-IUD need to be removed before the procedure?