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EC counselling on STI risk — DFSRH MCQ

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A 17-year-old requests EC after condom failure with a new partner. She has no symptoms and declines a speculum examination. Which investigation is most appropriate to offer alongside EC after a sexual-risk assessment?

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Correct answer: E — Offer site-specific NAAT testing

EC should not be delayed for testing, but a sexual-risk assessment should lead to offer of appropriate STI testing. NAAT specimens can be selected according to reported exposure and do not require a speculum examination in every case.

Reference: FSRH, Emergency Contraception (amended July 2023): https://www.fsrh.org/Common/Uploaded%20files/documents/fsrh-guideline-emergency-contraception03dec2020-amendedjuly2023-11jul.pdf