A 26-year-old woman presents 5 days after unprotected intercourse on day 10 of a regular 30-day cycle. She requests emergency contraception. She decli...

Question

A 26-year-old woman presents 5 days after unprotected intercourse on day 10 of a regular 30-day cycle. She requests emergency contraception. She declines a Cu-IUD. Which oral EC is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Ulipristal Acetate 30 mg - it is the only oral EC licensed up to 120 hours

Answer

Levonorgestrel 1.5 mg - it is still within the licensed 72-hour window

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Levonorgestrel 3 mg - she needs a double dose at 5 days

Answer

Neither oral EC is available at 5 days

Answer

The Yuzpe regimen is most appropriate at 5 days

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): UPA-EC Only Oral Option at 120 Hours

A 26-year-old woman presents 5 days after unprotected intercourse on day 10 of a regular 30-day cycle. She requests emergency contraception. She declines a Cu-IUD. Which oral EC is most appropriate?