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Users of the any 52mg LNG-IUD can be advised that the device can be used as contraception for 8 years if the user is under 45 years old at the time of insertion.
This guideline is in keeping with the FSRH Clinical Guideline: Intrauterine contraception (March 2023)]. https://www.fsrh.org/documents/ceuguidanceintrauterinecontraception/
The terminology used throughout has been updated to align with that used by other international organisations, and LNG devices are now referred to as LNG-IUDs.
This guideline does not cover immediate post partum IUC provision.
Information on the following has been updated
- Efficacy
- Duration of use
- Suitability of intrauterine contraception in specific populations
- Health risks
- Starting LNG-IUD contraception or switching from another hormonal contraceptive method
Abbreviations
IUC intrauterine contraception
IUD intrauterine device
LNG-IUD levonorgestrel intrauterine device
UKMEC United Kingdom Medical Eligibility Criteria
Other abbreviations have been defined within the body of the document.