A 32-year-old woman had a Cu-IUD inserted 3 weeks ago. She presents with expulsion of the device (she found it in her underwear). She had UPSI 2 days ...

Question

A 32-year-old woman had a Cu-IUD inserted 3 weeks ago. She presents with expulsion of the device (she found it in her underwear). She had UPSI 2 days ago. What should be offered?

Accepted Answer

A new Cu-IUD - this also acts as emergency contraception

Answer

Oral EC only

Answer

No action is needed as the IUD was recently in situ

Answer

She should wait for her next period before considering a new IUD

Answer

She should use a hormonal method instead

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): Cu-IUD Reinsertion After Expulsion as EC

A 32-year-old woman had a Cu-IUD inserted 3 weeks ago. She presents with expulsion of the device (she found it in her underwear). She had UPSI 2 days ago. What should be offered?