A 19-year-old woman had condom breakage 2 days ago. She has regular menses and no contraindication to contraception. Pregnancy test is negative and

Question

A 19-year-old woman had condom breakage 2 days ago. She has regular menses and no contraindication to contraception. Pregnancy test is negative and she wants the most effective emergency contraception. Which of the following is the most appropriate at this time?

Accepted Answer

Offer copper intrauterine device placement

Answer

Perform endometrial ablation

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Recommend waiting for next period

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Use topical spermicide alone

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Start prenatal vitamins as contraception

Emergency contraception — USMLE Step 3 MCQ

A 19-year-old woman had condom breakage 2 days ago. She has regular menses and no contraindication to contraception. Pregnancy test is negative and she wants the most effective emergency contraception. Which of the following is the most appropriate at this time?