A 20-year-old woman has unprotected sexual intercourse 3 days ago and presents requesting emergency contraception. Her cycles are regular and she is m...

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A 20-year-old woman has unprotected sexual intercourse 3 days ago and presents requesting emergency contraception. Her cycles are regular and she is mid-cycle. She has no contraindications to any method. What is the most effective option?

Accepted Answer

Copper intrauterine device inserted within 5 days of unprotected intercourse

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Levonorgestrel emergency contraceptive pill

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Ulipristal acetate emergency contraceptive pill

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Combined oral contraceptive pill taken continuously for 3 months

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Withdrawal method with abstinence for 2 weeks

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Emergency contraception

A 20-year-old woman has unprotected sexual intercourse 3 days ago and presents requesting emergency contraception. Her cycles are regular and she is mid-cycle. She has no contraindications to any method. What is the most effective option?