A 26-year-old woman had a complete hydatidiform mole evacuated 8 weeks ago. Her hCG is still elevated but falling. She requests an LNG-IUS. Can it be ...

Question

A 26-year-old woman had a complete hydatidiform mole evacuated 8 weeks ago. Her hCG is still elevated but falling. She requests an LNG-IUS. Can it be inserted?

Accepted Answer

No, IUC should not be inserted until hCG has returned to normal after gestational trophoblastic disease

Answer

Yes, IUC can be inserted at any time after molar pregnancy

Answer

Only a Cu-IUD can be inserted

Answer

She must wait 12 months

Answer

IUC is permanently contraindicated after GTD

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): IUC Deferred Until hCG Normal After GTD

A 26-year-old woman had a complete hydatidiform mole evacuated 8 weeks ago. Her hCG is still elevated but falling. She requests an LNG-IUS. Can it be inserted?