A 22-year-old woman has unprotected sexual intercourse. She presents 36 hours later and is found to be on day 10 of a regular 28-day cycle. She weighs...

Question

A 22-year-old woman has unprotected sexual intercourse. She presents 36 hours later and is found to be on day 10 of a regular 28-day cycle. She weighs 55 kg. She has no contraindications. Which oral emergency contraception is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Ulipristal Acetate 30 mg - as it is more effective closer to ovulation

Answer

Levonorgestrel 1.5 mg - as UPSI is

Answer

Either LNG-EC 1.5 mg or UPA-EC 30 mg - both are appropriate within 72 hours

Answer

Levonorgestrel 3 mg - double dose is always recommended

Answer

Neither - only a Cu-IUD is appropriate

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): UPA-EC vs LNG-EC Near Ovulation

A 22-year-old woman has unprotected sexual intercourse. She presents 36 hours later and is found to be on day 10 of a regular 28-day cycle. She weighs 55 kg. She has no contraindications. Which oral emergency contraception is most appropriate?