A woman has a Cu-IUD and is scheduled for an MRI scan of the pelvis. Does the Cu-IUD need to be removed?...

Question

A woman has a Cu-IUD and is scheduled for an MRI scan of the pelvis. Does the Cu-IUD need to be removed?

Accepted Answer

No, modern Cu-IUDs are MRI-conditional and safe at 1.5T and 3T; the scan can proceed

Answer

Yes, all IUDs must be removed before MRI

Answer

Only LNG-IUS devices are MRI safe

Answer

The Cu-IUD will be displaced by the magnetic field

Answer

An X-ray should be done instead

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): Cu-IUD MRI Safety