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Missed desogestrel pill — DRCOG MCQ

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A woman taking a desogestrel progestogen-only pill is 15 hours late and had unprotected sex. What is the most appropriate immediate advice?

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Correct answer: B — Take pill now, use condoms and consider EC

Desogestrel POP is missed when more than 12 hours late. Take the missed pill as soon as possible, continue the pack, use condoms for 48 hours and assess emergency-contraception need based on timing of intercourse.

Reference: FSRH: Progestogen-only pills: https://www.fsrh.org/standards-and-guidance/fsrh-guidelines-and-statements/progestogen-only-pills/