A 50-year-old woman presents to the GP with vasomotor symptoms. She has a uterus and asks about using the Mirena LNG-IUS as the progestogen component ...

Question

A 50-year-old woman presents to the GP with vasomotor symptoms. She has a uterus and asks about using the Mirena LNG-IUS as the progestogen component of HRT. According to BMS and FSRH, for how long is the Mirena licensed when used as part of HRT?

Accepted Answer

5 years for contraception, but only 4 years for HRT endometrial protection - it should be replaced at 4 years if used for HRT

Answer

3 years

Answer

5 years for both contraception and HRT endometrial protection

Answer

10 years

Answer

It is not licensed for HRT use

uk-drcog MCQ (SBA): Mirena Duration for HRT - 4-Year Licence

A 50-year-old woman presents to the GP with vasomotor symptoms. She has a uterus and asks about using the Mirena LNG-IUS as the progestogen component of HRT. According to BMS and FSRH, for how long is the Mirena licensed when used as part of HRT?