A 34-year-old woman attends the GP requesting emergency contraception. She had unprotected intercourse 2 days ago. She is currently breastfeeding her ...

Question

A 34-year-old woman attends the GP requesting emergency contraception. She had unprotected intercourse 2 days ago. She is currently breastfeeding her 4-month-old baby. She declines a copper IUD. Which oral emergency contraceptive is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Levonorgestrel 1.5 mg

Answer

Ulipristal acetate 30 mg

Answer

Either levonorgestrel or ulipristal - both are safe in breastfeeding

Answer

Emergency contraception is contraindicated while breastfeeding

Answer

The Yuzpe method (high-dose COC)

uk-drcog MCQ (SBA): Emergency Contraception in Breastfeeding

A 34-year-old woman attends the GP requesting emergency contraception. She had unprotected intercourse 2 days ago. She is currently breastfeeding her 4-month-old baby. She declines a copper IUD. Which oral emergency contraceptive is most appropriate?