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IUD placement — ABFM Board MCQ

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EasyWomen's health/OB/GYNIUD placementABFM Board

A 27-year-old nulliparous woman requests a copper IUD. Pregnancy can be reasonably excluded. She has no pelvic pain, cervicitis symptoms, or high-risk exposure today. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step?

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Correct answer: EProceed with same-day IUD placement after counseling

CDC contraceptive guidance supports removing unnecessary barriers; same-day initiation is appropriate when pregnancy is reasonably excluded and no contraindication exists.

Reference: CDC U.S. Selected Practice Recommendations for Contraceptive Use 2024: https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/73/rr/rr7303a1.htm