Traditional POP missed pill — DFSRH MCQ

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HardProgestogen-only contraceptionTraditional POP missed pillDFSRH

A norethisterone POP user takes today’s pill 5 hours late and had unprotected intercourse this morning. What is the best advice?

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Correct answer: E — Take pill, use condoms two days, skip EC assessment

A traditional norethisterone POP has a 3-hour window, so this is a missed pill. Take it promptly, continue the pack, use condoms for 2 days and assess EC after relevant intercourse.

Reference: FSRH, Progestogen-only Pills guideline (amended April 2026): https://www.cosrh.org/Common/Uploaded%20files/documents/fsrh-ceu-clinical-guideline-progestogen-only-pills-aug22-amended-11july-2023-.pdf