A 26-year-old woman presents 2 days after unprotected intercourse requesting emergency contraception. She has regular cycles and is not using hormonal...

Question

A 26-year-old woman presents 2 days after unprotected intercourse requesting emergency contraception. She has regular cycles and is not using hormonal birth control. She has no contraindications to estrogen. What is the most effective emergency contraception option?

Accepted Answer

Mifepristone alone

Answer

Copper intrauterine device within 5 days

Answer

Levonorgestrel 1.5 mg single dose within 72 hours

Answer

Ulipristal 30 mg within 72 hours

Answer

High-dose estrogen-progestin regimen

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Emergency Contraception

A 26-year-old woman presents 2 days after unprotected intercourse requesting emergency contraception. She has regular cycles and is not using hormonal birth control. She has no contraindications to estrogen. What is the most effective emergency contraception option?