A 25-year-old woman with a latex allergy asks about emergency contraception options. She had unprotected sexual intercourse 24 hours ago. She would pr...

Question

A 25-year-old woman with a latex allergy asks about emergency contraception options. She had unprotected sexual intercourse 24 hours ago. She would prefer a Cu-IUD. Is latex allergy a concern for Cu-IUD insertion?

Accepted Answer

No, modern Cu-IUDs do not contain latex. However, the clinician should ensure they use non-latex gloves during the insertion procedure

Answer

Yes, Cu-IUDs contain latex

Answer

Cu-IUD insertion requires latex-coated instruments

Answer

She must use oral EC instead

Answer

Only LNG-IUS devices are latex-free

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): Cu-IUD Latex-Free Latex Allergy

A 25-year-old woman with a latex allergy asks about emergency contraception options. She had unprotected sexual intercourse 24 hours ago. She would prefer a Cu-IUD. Is latex allergy a concern for Cu-IUD insertion?