A 22-year-old woman with cystic acne is being considered for isotretinoin by dermatology. She has a Cu-IUD in situ. Is the Cu-IUD sufficient contracep...

Question

A 22-year-old woman with cystic acne is being considered for isotretinoin by dermatology. She has a Cu-IUD in situ. Is the Cu-IUD sufficient contraception for the isotretinoin Pregnancy Prevention Programme?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the Cu-IUD is a highly effective method and can be considered sufficient as a single method within the isotretinoin PPP

Answer

No, she needs at least two methods of contraception

Answer

She must switch to a CHC before starting isotretinoin

Answer

Only condoms are acceptable for isotretinoin

Answer

The Cu-IUD must be removed before isotretinoin

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): Cu-IUD Sufficient for Isotretinoin PPP

A 22-year-old woman with cystic acne is being considered for isotretinoin by dermatology. She has a Cu-IUD in situ. Is the Cu-IUD sufficient contraception for the isotretinoin Pregnancy Prevention Programme?