A 22-year-old woman is diagnosed with iron-deficiency anaemia (Hb 95 g/L, ferritin 8 μg/L). She currently uses the Cu-IUD and reports heavy periods. H...

Question

A 22-year-old woman is diagnosed with iron-deficiency anaemia (Hb 95 g/L, ferritin 8 μg/L). She currently uses the Cu-IUD and reports heavy periods. Her GP recommends switching contraception. Which method would best address both contraception and her anaemia?

Accepted Answer

Switch to the 52 mg LNG-IUS, which reduces menstrual blood loss by approximately 90% and provides effective contraception

Answer

Continue the Cu-IUD and add iron tablets

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Switch to a male condom

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Switch to fertility awareness methods

Answer

Switch to a 13.5 mg LNG-IUS

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): Switch Cu-IUD to LNG-IUS for Anaemia

A 22-year-old woman is diagnosed with iron-deficiency anaemia (Hb 95 g/L, ferritin 8 μg/L). She currently uses the Cu-IUD and reports heavy periods. Her GP recommends switching contraception. Which method would best address both contraception and her anaemia?