A 19-year-old woman presents 3 days after unprotected intercourse. She is not on regular contraception and does not wish to be pregnant. Her last mens...

Question

A 19-year-old woman presents 3 days after unprotected intercourse. She is not on regular contraception and does not wish to be pregnant. Her last menstrual period was 2 weeks ago. What is the most effective emergency contraception option available at this time?

Accepted Answer

Copper intrauterine device insertion

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Combined oestrogen-progestin Yuzpe regimen

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Levonorgestrel 1.5 mg single dose

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Ulipristal acetate 30 mg single dose

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No option is effective after 72 hours

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Emergency contraception

A 19-year-old woman presents 3 days after unprotected intercourse. She is not on regular contraception and does not wish to be pregnant. Her last menstrual period was 2 weeks ago. What is the most effective emergency contraception option available at this time?