A 19-year-old woman has unprotected intercourse 48 hours ago and does not wish to become pregnant. Her cycles are regular and she is not on any contra...

Question

A 19-year-old woman has unprotected intercourse 48 hours ago and does not wish to become pregnant. Her cycles are regular and she is not on any contraception. What is the most appropriate emergency contraceptive option?

Accepted Answer

Oral levonorgestrel emergency contraceptive pill within 72 hours

Answer

Copper IUD cannot be used for emergency contraception

Answer

Start combined oral contraceptive pill only

Answer

Mifepristone

Answer

Wait and perform a pregnancy test in 3 weeks

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Emergency contraception

A 19-year-old woman has unprotected intercourse 48 hours ago and does not wish to become pregnant. Her cycles are regular and she is not on any contraception. What is the most appropriate emergency contraceptive option?