Absolute contraindication to intra-uterine device is:: (A) Anaemia, (B) History of ectopic pregnancy, (C) History of pelvic inflammatory disease, (D) None of the above
Answer is B. Absolute contraindications to intra uterine devices are: History of ectopic pregnancy Suspected pregnancy Pelvic inflammatory disease Vaginal bleeding of unknown etiology Cancer of cervix, uterus, adnexa and other pelvic tumours Ref: Park, 22nd edition pg: 449;Park 21st Ed Page 460.