A 26-year-old woman presents after unprotected intercourse 48 hours ago. She typically has regular cycles and is not on hormonal contraception. A urin...

Question

A 26-year-old woman presents after unprotected intercourse 48 hours ago. She typically has regular cycles and is not on hormonal contraception. A urine pregnancy test today is negative. She desires emergency contraception and would also like to start ongoing contraception. Which of the following is the most effective emergency contraception option within this timeframe?

Accepted Answer

Copper IUD insertion

Answer

Single dose of levonorgestrel 1.5 mg

Answer

Ulipristal acetate 30 mg

Answer

High-dose combined estrogen-progestin regimen

Answer

Mifepristone 200 mg

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Emergency Contraception