Question

A 33-year-old woman with pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) and an intrauterine device (IUD) in place asks whether it should be removed. What do guidelines suggest?

Accepted Answer

Leave IUD in place; remove only if no clinical improvement within 48-72 hours

Answer

Immediate removal in all cases

Answer

Remove only after antibiotics completed

Answer

Always replace IUD immediately

Answer

IUDs are contraindicated permanently

Practice question

A 33-year-old woman with pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) and an intrauterine device (IUD) in place asks whether it should be removed. What do guidelines suggest?