Place IUD/S if BV Present? What Would You Do?
Dr. Chapa’s Clinical Pearls.
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BV and IUD Placement: Contradicting Guidelines
This chapter explores the controversy surrounding the placement of IUDs in patients with untreated vaginitis or lower genital tract infections, such as bacterial vaginosis (BV). While some guidelines consider BV a contraindication, others argue that it should not prevent IUD placement. The speaker discusses the importance of addressing symptoms and offering treatment, but highlights the lack of consensus and guidelines on BV screening before IUD insertion.
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