A 27-year-old woman has a negative pregnancy test and wishes to quick-start a combined oral contraceptive on day 18 of her cycle. Her last UPSI was 25...

Question

A 27-year-old woman has a negative pregnancy test and wishes to quick-start a combined oral contraceptive on day 18 of her cycle. Her last UPSI was 25 days ago. According to FSRH Quick Starting guidance, what is recommended?

Accepted Answer

She can quick-start the COC today with 7 days of additional precaution; a follow-up pregnancy test should be performed at least 21 days after the last UPSI

Answer

She cannot quick-start at this point in her cycle

Answer

Quick starting is only possible on days 1-5

Answer

She must wait for her next period

Answer

She needs emergency contraception before quick starting

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): Quick Starting COC Mid-Cycle

A 27-year-old woman has a negative pregnancy test and wishes to quick-start a combined oral contraceptive on day 18 of her cycle. Her last UPSI was 25 days ago. According to FSRH Quick Starting guidance, what is recommended?