A 22-year-old woman presents 48 hours after unprotected intercourse. She is on no regular medications and has a BMI of 21 kg/m². She does not wish to ...

Question

A 22-year-old woman presents 48 hours after unprotected intercourse. She is on no regular medications and has a BMI of 21 kg/m². She does not wish to become pregnant. According to SOGC recommendations, what is the most effective emergency contraceptive option for her?

Accepted Answer

Copper intrauterine device inserted within 7 days

Answer

Levonorgestrel emergency contraceptive pill taken within 120 hours

Answer

Ulipristal acetate taken within 120 hours

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High-dose combined oral contraceptive (Yuzpe regimen) within 14 days

Answer

No method is effective after 24 hours

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Emergency contraception

A 22-year-old woman presents 48 hours after unprotected intercourse. She is on no regular medications and has a BMI of 21 kg/m². She does not wish to become pregnant. According to SOGC recommendations, what is the most effective emergency contraceptive option for her?