A 19-year-old woman had unprotected intercourse 4 days ago and requests EC. She also reports being treated with Azithromycin for chlamydia yesterday. ...

Question

A 19-year-old woman had unprotected intercourse 4 days ago and requests EC. She also reports being treated with Azithromycin for chlamydia yesterday. She wishes to have a Cu-IUD fitted for EC. Can the Cu-IUD be inserted?

Accepted Answer

Yes, a Cu-IUD can be inserted for EC after antibiotic treatment has been started for an asymptomatic chlamydia infection. She does not need to complete the course before insertion

Answer

No, she has a current STI and cannot have a Cu-IUD

Answer

She must complete the antibiotic course first

Answer

IUC is permanently contraindicated after any STI

Answer

Only oral EC can be given during STI treatment

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): Cu-IUD EC After Starting Chlamydia Treatment

A 19-year-old woman had unprotected intercourse 4 days ago and requests EC. She also reports being treated with Azithromycin for chlamydia yesterday. She wishes to have a Cu-IUD fitted for EC. Can the Cu-IUD be inserted?