A 22-year-old woman has unprotected sexual intercourse and presents 48 hours later requesting emergency contraception. Her BMI is 22 kg/m². She has no...

Question

A 22-year-old woman has unprotected sexual intercourse and presents 48 hours later requesting emergency contraception. Her BMI is 22 kg/m². She has no significant past medical history and takes no regular medication. What is the most effective emergency contraceptive option at this time?

Accepted Answer

Copper intrauterine device

Answer

Levonorgestrel 1.5 mg oral tablet

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Ulipristal acetate 30 mg oral tablet

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Combined oestrogen–progesterone high-dose regimen

Answer

No emergency contraception is needed if within 72 hours

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

A 22-year-old woman has unprotected sexual intercourse and presents 48 hours later requesting emergency contraception. Her BMI is 22 kg/m². She has no significant past medical history and takes no regular medication. What is the most effective emergency contraceptive option at this time?