A 27-year-old woman with a copper IUD in situ for 5 years presents to the GP requesting removal as she wishes to conceive. She asks how quickly her fe...

Question

A 27-year-old woman with a copper IUD in situ for 5 years presents to the GP requesting removal as she wishes to conceive. She asks how quickly her fertility will return. Which is the most accurate advice?

Accepted Answer

Fertility returns immediately after Cu-IUD removal - she may conceive in the first cycle

Answer

Fertility may take 6-12 months to return after Cu-IUD removal

Answer

She needs to wait 3 months after removal before trying to conceive

Answer

Fertility does not return after long-term IUD use

Answer

She should take folic acid for 6 months before removal

uk-drcog MCQ (SBA): Fertility Return After Cu-IUD Removal

A 27-year-old woman with a copper IUD in situ for 5 years presents to the GP requesting removal as she wishes to conceive. She asks how quickly her fertility will return. Which is the most accurate advice?