A 25-year-old nulliparous woman attends the GP requesting an IUD. She has heard that IUDs are not suitable for women who have not had children. Which ...

Question

A 25-year-old nulliparous woman attends the GP requesting an IUD. She has heard that IUDs are not suitable for women who have not had children. Which is the single most appropriate response?

Accepted Answer

IUDs (both Cu-IUD and LNG-IUS) are safe and effective for nulliparous women, though insertion may be slightly more uncomfortable

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She is correct - IUDs are only suitable for parous women

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Only the LNG-IUS is suitable for nulliparous women

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An IUD is only recommended after age 25 for nulliparous women

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She should try the pill first before an IUD

uk-drcog MCQ (SBA): IUD Suitability for Nulliparous Women

A 25-year-old nulliparous woman attends the GP requesting an IUD. She has heard that IUDs are not suitable for women who have not had children. Which is the single most appropriate response?