Question

A 20-year-old woman has unprotected sexual intercourse 4 days ago (96 hours) and presents requesting emergency contraception. She has a BMI of 33 kg/m² and takes no regular medication. Which is the most effective option?

Accepted Answer

Copper intrauterine device

Answer

Levonorgestrel emergency contraception tablet

Answer

Ulipristal acetate emergency contraception tablet

Answer

Combined oral contraceptive (Yuzpe method)

Answer

No method is effective after 72 hours

Practice question

A 20-year-old woman has unprotected sexual intercourse 4 days ago (96 hours) and presents requesting emergency contraception. She has a BMI of 33 kg/m² and takes no regular medication. Which is the most effective option?