Question

A 22-year-old woman taking the combined oral contraceptive pill (COCP) realizes she missed taking her pill yesterday and today (2 missed pills). She is currently in week 2 of her pill packet. She had unprotected sexual intercourse (UPSI) 3 days ago. What is the most appropriate advice regarding emergency contraception (EC) and ongoing contraception?

Accepted Answer

Take the last missed pill now, continue the packet as normal, use condoms for 7 days. No EC needed.

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Take the last missed pill now, continue the packet as normal. EC (Ulipristal acetate) needed.

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Take the last missed pill now, continue the packet as normal. EC (Levonorgestrel) needed.

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Stop the current packet, wait for withdrawal bleed, restart new packet. No EC needed.

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Take the last missed pill now, use condoms for 7 days. EC (Copper IUD) needed.

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