Return to fertility after IUD removal — DFSRH MCQ

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A 35-year-old woman requests copper IUD removal because she wants to conceive. She asks when fertility returns. What would you advise this patient?

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Correct answer: D — Fertility can return immediately after removal

Fertility can return immediately after IUD removal. Preconception advice should be offered at the same visit. If recent UPSI occurred and pregnancy is not desired, removal timing matters.

Reference: FSRH Contraception After Pregnancy Guideline; NICE Abortion Care Guideline; NICE Antenatal Care; BNF