A 28-year-old woman had UPSI 3 days ago. She takes UPA-EC today. She then has another episode of UPSI 2 days later (5 days after the first episode). D...

Question

A 28-year-old woman had UPSI 3 days ago. She takes UPA-EC today. She then has another episode of UPSI 2 days later (5 days after the first episode). Does she need further EC for the second episode?

Accepted Answer

Yes, a new episode of UPSI after taking oral EC requires reassessment. UPA-EC does not provide ongoing protection - most women ovulate later in the cycle after UPA-EC, so she is at risk from the new UPSI

Answer

No, the UPA-EC from 2 days ago covers the new episode

Answer

She should take another UPA-EC dose

Answer

She is protected for the rest of the cycle

Answer

Only LNG-EC works for the second episode

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): New UPSI After UPA-EC Not Covered Need Reassessment

A 28-year-old woman had UPSI 3 days ago. She takes UPA-EC today. She then has another episode of UPSI 2 days later (5 days after the first episode). Does she need further EC for the second episode?