A 19-year-old woman presents to the GP requesting emergency contraception. She had unprotected sexual intercourse 4 days (96 hours) ago. She has regul...

Question

A 19-year-old woman presents to the GP requesting emergency contraception. She had unprotected sexual intercourse 4 days (96 hours) ago. She has regular 28-day cycles and her last menstrual period started 12 days ago. She has no contraindications. Which is the single most effective method of emergency contraception available to her?

Accepted Answer

Copper intrauterine device

Answer

Levonorgestrel 1.5 mg orally

Answer

Ulipristal acetate 30 mg orally

Answer

Combined oral contraceptive pill (Yuzpe method)

Answer

Desogestrel 75 micrograms started immediately

uk-drcog MCQ (SBA): Emergency Contraception