Question

A 19-year-old woman presents 48 hours after unprotected intercourse. She is not using regular contraception and does not wish to become pregnant. She is otherwise healthy and has a normal BMI. What is the most effective emergency contraceptive option now?

Accepted Answer

Copper intrauterine device inserted within 5 days of unprotected intercourse

Answer

Combined oral contraceptive pill taken continuously for 1 month

Answer

Levonorgestrel 1.5 mg single dose within 72 hours

Answer

Wait and perform a pregnancy test in 3 weeks

Answer

Progesterone-only pill taken daily for 7 days

Practice question

A 19-year-old woman presents 48 hours after unprotected intercourse. She is not using regular contraception and does not wish to become pregnant. She is otherwise healthy and has a normal BMI. What is the most effective emergency contraceptive option now?