A woman has a Cu-IUD fitted for emergency contraception. She now wishes to keep it for ongoing contraception. Is this appropriate?...

Question

A woman has a Cu-IUD fitted for emergency contraception. She now wishes to keep it for ongoing contraception. Is this appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the Cu-IUD can be retained for ongoing contraception

Answer

No, the Cu-IUD must be removed after the next period

Answer

It can only be retained if she returns for a follow-up appointment within 2 weeks

Answer

The Cu-IUD must be replaced with a different Cu-IUD for ongoing contraception

Answer

It can be retained only if she has a negative pregnancy test in 3 weeks

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): Cu-IUD EC Retained for Ongoing Contraception