A woman with a Cu-IUD develops secondary amenorrhoea (she previously had regular periods with the Cu-IUD). What is the most important first investigat...

Question

A woman with a Cu-IUD develops secondary amenorrhoea (she previously had regular periods with the Cu-IUD). What is the most important first investigation?

Accepted Answer

Pregnancy test - secondary amenorrhoea with a Cu-IUD should prompt immediate exclusion of pregnancy

Answer

Ultrasound to check Cu-IUD position

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Full blood count

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FSH levels

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No investigation needed

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): Secondary Amenorrhoea Cu-IUD Pregnancy Test First

A woman with a Cu-IUD develops secondary amenorrhoea (she previously had regular periods with the Cu-IUD). What is the most important first investigation?