A 32-year-old woman is currently using a desogestrel POP. She wishes to switch to a 52 mg LNG-IUS. She is taking the POP correctly. When should the LN...

Question

A 32-year-old woman is currently using a desogestrel POP. She wishes to switch to a 52 mg LNG-IUS. She is taking the POP correctly. When should the LNG-IUS be inserted?

Accepted Answer

The LNG-IUS can be inserted at any time during POP use; the POP should be continued for 7 days after insertion to cover the LNG-IUS onset time

Answer

Only on days 1-5 of her menstrual cycle

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She must stop the POP 7 days before insertion

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She must wait for her next period

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The POP must be stopped on the day of insertion

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): Switching POP to LNG-IUS Timing

A 32-year-old woman is currently using a desogestrel POP. She wishes to switch to a 52 mg LNG-IUS. She is taking the POP correctly. When should the LNG-IUS be inserted?