A 28-year-old woman presents with a positive pregnancy test. She has a Cu-IUD in situ, inserted 2 years ago. The pregnancy is intrauterine at 6 weeks ...

Question

A 28-year-old woman presents with a positive pregnancy test. She has a Cu-IUD in situ, inserted 2 years ago. The pregnancy is intrauterine at 6 weeks and viable. She wishes to continue the pregnancy. Threads are visible. After counselling, she opts for IUC removal. What is the approximate risk of miscarriage associated with removal?

Accepted Answer

Approximately 10-15%

Answer

No risk

Answer

Approximately 50%

Answer

Approximately 75%

Answer

Removal always causes miscarriage

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): IUC Removal in Pregnancy Miscarriage Risk