A 26-year-old woman attends the GP having had a copper IUD inserted 5 days ago. She now presents with severe lower abdominal pain, fever (38.3°C), and...

Question

A 26-year-old woman attends the GP having had a copper IUD inserted 5 days ago. She now presents with severe lower abdominal pain, fever (38.3°C), and purulent vaginal discharge. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

IUD-related pelvic infection (PID)

Answer

Normal post-insertion cramping

Answer

Ectopic pregnancy

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Uterine perforation

Answer

Appendicitis

uk-drcog MCQ (SBA): PID After IUD Insertion

A 26-year-old woman attends the GP having had a copper IUD inserted 5 days ago. She now presents with severe lower abdominal pain, fever (38.3°C), and purulent vaginal discharge. What is the most likely diagnosis?