A 36-year-old woman with a confirmed diagnosis of endometrial hyperplasia without atypia is being managed conservatively. Her gynaecologist recommends...

Question

A 36-year-old woman with a confirmed diagnosis of endometrial hyperplasia without atypia is being managed conservatively. Her gynaecologist recommends a 52 mg LNG-IUS for treatment. Is this an appropriate use of the device?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the 52 mg LNG-IUS is recommended by NICE for the treatment of endometrial hyperplasia without atypia

Answer

No, the LNG-IUS is only for contraception

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The LNG-IUS worsens endometrial hyperplasia

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Only the Cu-IUD treats hyperplasia

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She needs a hysterectomy as first-line treatment

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): LNG-IUS for Endometrial Hyperplasia Without Atypia

A 36-year-old woman with a confirmed diagnosis of endometrial hyperplasia without atypia is being managed conservatively. Her gynaecologist recommends a 52 mg LNG-IUS for treatment. Is this an appropriate use of the device?