Question

A 24-year-old woman presents 48 hours after unprotected intercourse. She is not on regular contraception and does not wish to conceive. What is the most appropriate emergency contraception option?

Accepted Answer

Levonorgestrel 1.5 mg within 72 hours

Answer

Combined oral contraceptive pill taken once

Answer

Copper intrauterine device only within 24 hours

Answer

Emergency contraception is ineffective after 24 hours

Answer

Mifepristone only

Practice question

A 24-year-old woman presents 48 hours after unprotected intercourse. She is not on regular contraception and does not wish to conceive. What is the most appropriate emergency contraception option?