A 24-year-old requests emergency contraception 4 days after UPSI. She does not want an intrauterine device. Which oral option is effective up to 120 h...

Question

A 24-year-old requests emergency contraception 4 days after UPSI. She does not want an intrauterine device. Which oral option is effective up to 120 hours post-UPSI?

Accepted Answer

Ulipristal acetate 30 mg

Answer

Levonorgestrel 1.5 mg

Answer

Levonorgestrel 3 mg

Answer

Combined oral contraceptive (Yuzpe)

Answer

No oral option is effective beyond 72 hours

mrcgp akt MCQ (SBA): Emergency Contraception

A 24-year-old requests emergency contraception 4 days after UPSI. She does not want an intrauterine device. Which oral option is effective up to 120 hours post-UPSI?