Teens With SLE Need Info About Contraception : Estrogen-free methods may be the best choice given the increased risk for thrombotic events in lupus.

The levonorgestrel-releasing IUD, marketed as Mirena, “may be a better choice,” than the copper IUD, which is often associated with menorrhagia, as anemia is common among adolescents with SLE, they added.

Finally, the authors said that educating adolescents about and providing a prescription for emergency contraception (oral levonorgestrel), which is available without a prescription for people aged 17 and older, “are also appropriate in many circumstances.”

Disclosures: The authors had no financial conflicts to disclose.