A 33-year-old woman with a BMI of 42 kg/m² asks about the most effective emergency contraception option given her weight. She had unprotected sexual i...

Question

A 33-year-old woman with a BMI of 42 kg/m² asks about the most effective emergency contraception option given her weight. She had unprotected sexual intercourse 48 hours ago. What should she be offered first?

Accepted Answer

A copper intrauterine device - it is the most effective EC regardless of body weight

Answer

Levonorgestrel 1.5 mg - standard dose

Answer

Ulipristal Acetate 30 mg - as it is less affected by weight than LNG-EC

Answer

Levonorgestrel 3 mg - double dose

Answer

The Yuzpe regimen

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): Cu-IUD Best EC High BMI

A 33-year-old woman with a BMI of 42 kg/m² asks about the most effective emergency contraception option given her weight. She had unprotected sexual intercourse 48 hours ago. What should she be offered first?