A 40-year-old woman using the LNG-IUS (Mirena) for contraception and heavy menstrual bleeding asks the GP when her current device expires. It was inse...

Question

A 40-year-old woman using the LNG-IUS (Mirena) for contraception and heavy menstrual bleeding asks the GP when her current device expires. It was inserted when she was 45. According to FSRH guidance, how long can this LNG-IUS remain in situ for contraceptive purposes?

Accepted Answer

Until age 55, when natural loss of fertility can be assumed

Answer

3 years

Answer

5 years

Answer

7 years

Answer

It must be replaced at the 5-year mark regardless of age

uk-drcog MCQ (SBA): LNG-IUS Duration Over Age 45

A 40-year-old woman using the LNG-IUS (Mirena) for contraception and heavy menstrual bleeding asks the GP when her current device expires. It was inserted when she was 45. According to FSRH guidance, how long can this LNG-IUS remain in situ for contraceptive purposes?