A 37-year-old woman with a 52 mg LNG-IUS asks if the device protects against sexually transmitted infections. What should she be told?...

Question

A 37-year-old woman with a 52 mg LNG-IUS asks if the device protects against sexually transmitted infections. What should she be told?

Accepted Answer

No, the LNG-IUS does not protect against STIs; condoms should be used for STI prevention

Answer

Yes, the LNG-IUS provides STI protection through its progestogenic effects on cervical mucus

Answer

The LNG-IUS protects against HIV but not other STIs

Answer

The LNG-IUS protects against HPV only

Answer

IUC increases cervical mucus permeability to pathogens

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): LNG-IUS No STI Protection