A 32-year-old woman presents requesting a Cu-IUD. She has a uterine fibroid (intramural, 3 cm, not distorting the uterine cavity on ultrasound). Can a...

Question

A 32-year-old woman presents requesting a Cu-IUD. She has a uterine fibroid (intramural, 3 cm, not distorting the uterine cavity on ultrasound). Can a Cu-IUD be inserted?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if the fibroid does not distort the uterine cavity, IUC can be inserted. If it distorts the cavity, the risk of expulsion and malposition increases

Answer

No, fibroids are an absolute contraindication to IUC

Answer

Only an LNG-IUS is suitable with fibroids

Answer

She must have the fibroid removed first

Answer

Fibroids always distort the cavity

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): IUC with Non-Distorting Uterine Fibroid

A 32-year-old woman presents requesting a Cu-IUD. She has a uterine fibroid (intramural, 3 cm, not distorting the uterine cavity on ultrasound). Can a Cu-IUD be inserted?