A woman with a Cu-IUD in situ is told she has an abnormal cervical screening result requiring colposcopy. Does the Cu-IUD need to be removed for colpo...

Question

A woman with a Cu-IUD in situ is told she has an abnormal cervical screening result requiring colposcopy. Does the Cu-IUD need to be removed for colposcopy?

Accepted Answer

No, the Cu-IUD can remain in situ during colposcopy. The colposcopist can examine the cervix with the IUC threads present

Answer

Yes, all IUC must be removed before colposcopy

Answer

Only an LNG-IUS needs removal

Answer

The IUC interferes with colposcopy results

Answer

She must switch to oral contraception before colposcopy

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): Cu-IUD Remains for Colposcopy

A woman with a Cu-IUD in situ is told she has an abnormal cervical screening result requiring colposcopy. Does the Cu-IUD need to be removed for colposcopy?