A 26-year-old woman using a COC extends her hormone-free interval to 9 days by mistake before starting her next pack. She had UPSI on day 8 of the bre...

Question

A 26-year-old woman using a COC extends her hormone-free interval to 9 days by mistake before starting her next pack. She had UPSI on day 8 of the break. What management is needed?

Accepted Answer

Start the new pack immediately, use condoms for 7 days, and consider EC for the UPSI during the extended HFI

Answer

No action needed; a 9-day break is acceptable

Answer

Wait until day 1 of her next period to restart

Answer

Take two pills on the first day of the new pack only

Answer

Discard the current pack and use a different method

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): CHC Extended HFI with UPSI

A 26-year-old woman using a COC extends her hormone-free interval to 9 days by mistake before starting her next pack. She had UPSI on day 8 of the break. What management is needed?