Question

A 22-year-old woman has unprotected intercourse 48 hours ago and presents requesting emergency contraception. She has no contraindications to hormonal methods. What is the most appropriate option?

Accepted Answer

Levonorgestrel emergency contraceptive pill within 72 hours

Answer

Combined oral contraceptive pill taken once

Answer

Wait and see if she misses her period

Answer

Copper IUD is only option after 24 hours

Answer

No emergency contraception is effective after 24 hours

Practice question

A 22-year-old woman has unprotected intercourse 48 hours ago and presents requesting emergency contraception. She has no contraindications to hormonal methods. What is the most appropriate option?