POCUS and IUD Evaluation

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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 Content

Chapter 1. Image Capture and Orientation Chapter 1. Image Capture and Orientation

Chapter 2. GYN - Uterus Chapter 2. GYN - Uterus

Chapter 3. IUD Types and Sonographic Characteristics Chapter 3. IUD Types and Sonographic Characteristics

Chapter 4. IUD Malposition and Management Chapter 4. IUD Malposition and Management

Credits

8.00

AMA PRA Category 1™ Credits

* AMA PRA Category 1™ credits are used by physicians and other groups like PAs and certain nurses. Category 1 credits are accepted by the ACCME, ARDMS, CCI, and Sonography Canada.

Course Details

Duration: 8.00 hours
Released: Jan 16, 2026
Last Review: Jan 16, 2026
Expires: Jan 16, 2029

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.

Faculty & Disclosure

Faculty

Diana Dowdy, DNP, CNM, RDMS, FACNM

Disclosure

Diana Dowdy, DNP, CNM, RDMS, FACNM discloses no such relationships exist

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 8.00 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, 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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