POCUS and IUD Evaluation
Course Overview
IUDs are one of the most common forms of long-acting contraception. IUDs play a very important role both for contraception and the treatment of benign gynecologic conditions. IUD malposition. However, it can have consequences, including possible decreased contraceptive efficacy and discontinuation. The purpose of this course is to help the practitioner learn methods for identifying common problems encountered during difficult IUD insertions, as well as how to detect an abnormal IUD position using point-of-care ultrasound. This course begins with some basic gyn ultasound technique for those who have little or no ultrasound background.
Course Objectives
By the completion of this course, the participant will be able to:
Describe types of IUDs and their sonographic characteristics.
2. Describe rationale for use of ultrasound imaging for investigating IUD complications
3. Recognize signs of IUD complications
4. Describe ultrasound evaluation as follow-up for difficult IUD insertion
5. Identify sonographic images of both appropriately-placed IUD and malpositioned IUD
Target Audience
Physicians, advanced practice nurses, physician assistants, midwives, and other providers of women’s health that utilize ultrasound.
Credit Information
Credit Type
* AMA PRA Category 1™
Number of Credits
8
* AMA PRA Category 1 ™ credits are used by physicians and other groups like PAs and certain nurses. Category 1 credits are accepted by the ARDMS, CCI, ACCME, and Sonography Canada.
Faculty
Diana Dowdy, DNP, CNM, RDMS, FACNM
Disclosure
Diana Dowdy, DNP, CNM, RDMS, FACNM discloses no such relationships exist
In compliance with the Essentials and Standards of the ACCME, the author of this CME tutorial is required to disclose any significant financial or other relationships they may have with commercial interests.
IAME has assessed conflict of interest with its faculty, authors, editors, and any individuals who were in a position to control the content of this CME activity. Any identified relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated. IAME's planners, content reviewers, and editorial staff disclose no relationships with ineligible entities.
Estimated Time for Completion
8 hours
Date of Release
January 16th, 2026
Date of Most Recent Review
January 16th, 2026
Expiration Date
January 16th, 2029
Accreditation
The Institute for Advanced Medical Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Institute for Advanced Medical Education designates this enduring material for a maximum of 8 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™s. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Sonographers: These credits are accepted by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), Sonography Canada, Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), and most other organizations.
For information on the applicability and acceptance of continuing education credit for this activity, please consult your professional licensing board or other credentialing organization.
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