A 28-year-old woman presents 48 hours after unprotected intercourse. She does not wish to become pregnant and has regular cycles; the encounter occurr...

Question

A 28-year-old woman presents 48 hours after unprotected intercourse. She does not wish to become pregnant and has regular cycles; the encounter occurred mid-cycle. She is not on hormonal contraception. What is the most appropriate emergency contraception option?

Accepted Answer

Copper intrauterine device inserted within 5 days

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Combined oral contraceptive pill taken continuously

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Progestogen-only pill started now

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No intervention is effective after 24 hours

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Wait for the next period and perform a pregnancy test

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Emergency contraception choice

A 28-year-old woman presents 48 hours after unprotected intercourse. She does not wish to become pregnant and has regular cycles; the encounter occurred mid-cycle. She is not on hormonal contraception. What is the most appropriate emergency contraception option?