A 29-year-old woman taking ulipristal acetate 30 mg for emergency contraception 3 days ago now attends the GP requesting to start the combined oral co...

Question

A 29-year-old woman taking ulipristal acetate 30 mg for emergency contraception 3 days ago now attends the GP requesting to start the combined oral contraceptive pill. When can she begin?

Accepted Answer

She must wait 5 days after taking UPA before starting any hormonal contraception, using barrier methods in the interim

Answer

She can start the COC immediately (quick-start)

Answer

She must wait until her next menstrual period

Answer

She can start the COC 24 hours after UPA

Answer

She can start the POP immediately but not the COC

uk-drcog MCQ (SBA): Starting Hormonal Contraception After UPA

A 29-year-old woman taking ulipristal acetate 30 mg for emergency contraception 3 days ago now attends the GP requesting to start the combined oral contraceptive pill. When can she begin?