A 59-year-old woman with suspected pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) 3 weeks after IUD placement asks whether to remove the IUD. What is recommended?...

Question

A 59-year-old woman with suspected pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) 3 weeks after IUD placement asks whether to remove the IUD. What is recommended?

Accepted Answer

No immediate removal; treat and reassess

Answer

Immediate removal is required

Answer

Delay removal until antibiotics complete

Answer

Replace with new IUD now

Answer

Surgical removal required

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): PID with IUD