A woman who had a Cu-IUD inserted for emergency contraception 2 months ago now presents with amenorrhoea. She is worried she is pregnant. What should ...

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A woman who had a Cu-IUD inserted for emergency contraception 2 months ago now presents with amenorrhoea. She is worried she is pregnant. What should she be told?

Accepted Answer

Amenorrhoea is unusual with the Cu-IUD; a pregnancy test should be performed to exclude pregnancy

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The Cu-IUD always causes amenorrhoea

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She should have the Cu-IUD removed

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Amenorrhoea with a Cu-IUD always means ectopic pregnancy

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She should start taking a POP in addition to the Cu-IUD

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): Amenorrhoea with Cu-IUD Investigate

A woman who had a Cu-IUD inserted for emergency contraception 2 months ago now presents with amenorrhoea. She is worried she is pregnant. What should she be told?