A 45-year-old woman with a 52 mg LNG-IUS asks when it should be replaced for endometrial protection as part of her HRT. It was inserted 4.5 years ago....

Question

A 45-year-old woman with a 52 mg LNG-IUS asks when it should be replaced for endometrial protection as part of her HRT. It was inserted 4.5 years ago. What should she be told?

Accepted Answer

It has approximately 6 months remaining for endometrial protection (5-year limit from insertion). She should plan for replacement

Answer

It has expired for endometrial protection

Answer

It provides endometrial protection for the full 8-year contraceptive licence

Answer

Endometrial protection lasts indefinitely

Answer

She does not need endometrial protection

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): LNG-IUS HRT Protection 6 Months Remaining at 4.5 Years

A 45-year-old woman with a 52 mg LNG-IUS asks when it should be replaced for endometrial protection as part of her HRT. It was inserted 4.5 years ago. What should she be told?