A 33-year-old woman presents with a new diagnosis of cervical cancer. She has a 52 mg LNG-IUS in situ. What should happen to the device?...

Question

A 33-year-old woman presents with a new diagnosis of cervical cancer. She has a 52 mg LNG-IUS in situ. What should happen to the device?

Accepted Answer

Remove the LNG-IUS; current cervical cancer is UKMEC 4 for IUC continuation. Refer for oncological management

Answer

Leave it in situ; it does not affect cancer treatment

Answer

Replace it with a Cu-IUD

Answer

The LNG-IUS treats cervical cancer

Answer

The LNG-IUS should remain for endometrial protection during cancer treatment

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): UKMEC 4 IUC Current Cervical Cancer