Question

A 24-year-old woman presents 72 hours after unprotected sexual intercourse. She has a regular 28-day cycle, last menstrual period 10 days ago, and no current contraception. Which is the most effective method of emergency contraception at this time?

Accepted Answer

Copper intrauterine device

Answer

Levonorgestrel emergency contraceptive pill

Answer

Ulipristal acetate emergency contraceptive pill

Answer

Combined oestrogen–progestogen (Yuzpe) regimen

Answer

Progestogen-only pill in double dose

Practice question

A 24-year-old woman presents 72 hours after unprotected sexual intercourse. She has a regular 28-day cycle, last menstrual period 10 days ago, and no current contraception. Which is the most effective method of emergency contraception at this time?