A 28-year-old woman requests emergency contraception. She had UPSI 3 days ago and took a desogestrel POP 4 days ago (she had recently discontinued it)...

Question

A 28-year-old woman requests emergency contraception. She had UPSI 3 days ago and took a desogestrel POP 4 days ago (she had recently discontinued it). Can UPA-EC be used?

Accepted Answer

No, UPA-EC efficacy may be reduced if a progestogen has been taken within the preceding 7 days

Answer

Yes, UPA-EC can be used regardless of recent progestogen use

Answer

UPA-EC is only contraindicated with concurrent CHC use

Answer

UPA-EC works better after recent progestogen exposure

Answer

The timing of recent progestogen is irrelevant to UPA-EC

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): UPA-EC After Recent Progestogen Use

A 28-year-old woman requests emergency contraception. She had UPSI 3 days ago and took a desogestrel POP 4 days ago (she had recently discontinued it). Can UPA-EC be used?