A 24-year-old woman presents 60 hours after unprotected intercourse. She does not wish to become pregnant and has no contraindications to hormonal con...

Question

A 24-year-old woman presents 60 hours after unprotected intercourse. She does not wish to become pregnant and has no contraindications to hormonal contraception. According to Australian guidance, which method of emergency contraception is most effective at this time?

Accepted Answer

Copper intrauterine device insertion within 5 days

Answer

Combined oral contraceptive pill taken as a single high dose

Answer

Single-dose levonorgestrel 1.5 mg up to 72 hours after intercourse

Answer

Ulipristal acetate only within 24 hours of intercourse

Answer

No method is effective after 48 hours

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Emergency contraception

A 24-year-old woman presents 60 hours after unprotected intercourse. She does not wish to become pregnant and has no contraindications to hormonal contraception. According to Australian guidance, which method of emergency contraception is most effective at this time?