A 32-year-old woman presents 3 days after unprotected vaginal intercourse. She is mid-cycle and takes no regular contraception. She is not breastfeedi...

Question

A 32-year-old woman presents 3 days after unprotected vaginal intercourse. She is mid-cycle and takes no regular contraception. She is not breastfeeding and has no contraindications to hormonal therapy. Which emergency contraception option is most appropriate and most effective at this time?

Accepted Answer

Copper intrauterine device insertion within 5 days of unprotected intercourse

Answer

Combined oral contraceptive pill taken for 5 days

Answer

Levonorgestrel 1.5 mg single dose within 72 hours

Answer

Mifepristone 200 mg single dose

Answer

Progesterone-only pill taken daily for 1 month

au-racgp MCQ (SBA): Emergency contraception

A 32-year-old woman presents 3 days after unprotected vaginal intercourse. She is mid-cycle and takes no regular contraception. She is not breastfeeding and has no contraindications to hormonal therapy. Which emergency contraception option is most appropriate and most effective at this time?