A 25-year-old woman presents to the emergency department 36 hours after unprotected intercourse. She is not on regular contraception. According to Can...

Question

A 25-year-old woman presents to the emergency department 36 hours after unprotected intercourse. She is not on regular contraception. According to Canadian contraceptive guidance, which is the most effective emergency contraceptive option at this time?

Accepted Answer

Copper intrauterine device insertion

Answer

Combined oral contraceptive pill taken for 3 days

Answer

Single dose levonorgestrel 1.5 mg oral tablet

Answer

Mifepristone 200 mg orally

Answer

Wait 5 days and perform a pregnancy test

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Emergency contraception

A 25-year-old woman presents to the emergency department 36 hours after unprotected intercourse. She is not on regular contraception. According to Canadian contraceptive guidance, which is the most effective emergency contraceptive option at this time?