A 22-year-old woman presents with a new diagnosis of chlamydia detected on routine screening. She is asymptomatic. She has a Cu-IUD in situ. According...

Question

A 22-year-old woman presents with a new diagnosis of chlamydia detected on routine screening. She is asymptomatic. She has a Cu-IUD in situ. According to FSRH, does the Cu-IUD need to be removed?

Accepted Answer

No, the Cu-IUD can remain in situ. She should be treated with appropriate antibiotics. Removal is only considered if she develops PID that does not respond to treatment

Answer

Yes, the Cu-IUD must always be removed if chlamydia is diagnosed

Answer

She must switch to an LNG-IUS

Answer

The Cu-IUD must be replaced with a new one

Answer

Antibiotics cannot be given with an IUC in situ

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): Chlamydia Asymptomatic Cu-IUD Stays Treat with Antibiotics

A 22-year-old woman presents with a new diagnosis of chlamydia detected on routine screening. She is asymptomatic. She has a Cu-IUD in situ. According to FSRH, does the Cu-IUD need to be removed?