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Desogestrel POP missed pill — DFSRH MCQ

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A 22-year-old desogestrel POP user is 15 hours late taking her pill and had unprotected sex yesterday. She has taken previous pills correctly. What is the most appropriate management?

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Correct answer: E — Take the missed pill, continue POP, use condoms for 2 days and consider EC

A desogestrel POP is missed if more than 12 hours late; she should take it, continue, use condoms for 2 days and assess need for EC. No additional precautions would be correct within the 12-hour window. The key discriminator is POP type.

Reference: FSRH Progestogen-only Pills Guideline; FSRH Progestogen-only Implant Guideline; FSRH Progestogen-only Injectable Guideline; UKMEC 2025; BNF