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Contraception - Management
How should I manage pelvic inflammatory disease in a woman using a copper intrauterine device (IUD)?
- Take a cervical swab to test for Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae, and treat with appropriate antibiotics.
- The device should be removed if the woman wishes removal or if symptoms have not resolved within 72 hours.
- If the device is going to be removed:
- Ask if the woman has had sexual intercourse within the last 7 days and consider offering emergency hormonal contraception. For more information see the CKS topic on Contraception - emergency.
- Review after treatment.
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