Question

A 25-year-old woman requests emergency contraception 4 days after UPSI mid-cycle. She is not on regular contraception. What is the most effective option?

Accepted Answer

Copper IUD within 5 days of UPSI or ovulation

Answer

Levonorgestrel 1.5 mg up to 120 h

Answer

Ulipristal acetate up to 72 h

Answer

Double dose levonorgestrel due to BMI

Answer

Start combined pill immediately

Practice question

A 25-year-old woman requests emergency contraception 4 days after UPSI mid-cycle. She is not on regular contraception. What is the most effective option?