A woman requests information about the Yuzpe method of emergency contraception. What does this regimen consist of?...

Question

A woman requests information about the Yuzpe method of emergency contraception. What does this regimen consist of?

Accepted Answer

Two doses of combined hormonal pills (Ethinylestradiol 100 micrograms + Levonorgestrel 500 micrograms per dose) taken 12 hours apart

Answer

Ulipristal Acetate 30 mg and Levonorgestrel 1.5 mg taken together

Answer

A single dose of Mifepristone 200 mg

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Levonorgestrel 3 mg as a single dose

Answer

Desogestrel 75 micrograms taken for 5 consecutive days

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): Yuzpe Regimen Definition