A 35-year-old woman with a BMI of 37 kg/m² has a Cu-IUD. She asks about the relationship between BMI and IUC expulsion. What should she be told?...

Question

A 35-year-old woman with a BMI of 37 kg/m² has a Cu-IUD. She asks about the relationship between BMI and IUC expulsion. What should she be told?

Accepted Answer

Higher BMI is associated with an increased risk of IUC expulsion. However, IUC remains a highly effective method regardless of BMI

Answer

BMI has no effect on IUC expulsion

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IUC cannot be inserted above BMI 35

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Only the LNG-IUS is affected by BMI

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Lower BMI increases expulsion risk

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): Higher BMI Increased IUC Expulsion Risk