A 32-year-old woman comes to your clinic 3 days after unprotected intercourse. She does not wish to become pregnant and is not on regular contraceptio...

Question

A 32-year-old woman comes to your clinic 3 days after unprotected intercourse. She does not wish to become pregnant and is not on regular contraception. What is the MOST effective emergency contraceptive option at this time?

Accepted Answer

Copper intrauterine device insertion within 7 days

Answer

Combined oral contraceptive (Yuzpe regimen) within 72 hours

Answer

Levonorgestrel 1.5 mg single dose within 72 hours only

Answer

Mifepristone single dose within 24 hours only

Answer

No option is effective after 72 hours

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Emergency contraception

A 32-year-old woman comes to your clinic 3 days after unprotected intercourse. She does not wish to become pregnant and is not on regular contraception. What is the MOST effective emergency contraceptive option at this time?