A 28-year-old woman is quick-starting a desogestrel POP on day 15 of her cycle. She had UPSI 10 days ago and her pregnancy test today is negative. Acc...

Question

A 28-year-old woman is quick-starting a desogestrel POP on day 15 of her cycle. She had UPSI 10 days ago and her pregnancy test today is negative. According to FSRH, what follow-up is needed?

Accepted Answer

A pregnancy test should be repeated at least 21 days after the last UPSI (i.e. in 11 days) to reliably exclude pregnancy from the earlier UPSI

Answer

No follow-up needed

Answer

She needs a blood hCG test weekly

Answer

An ultrasound is needed in 2 weeks

Answer

She should return only if she misses a period

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): Quick Start POP Follow-Up Pregnancy Test at 21 Days

A 28-year-old woman is quick-starting a desogestrel POP on day 15 of her cycle. She had UPSI 10 days ago and her pregnancy test today is negative. According to FSRH, what follow-up is needed?