A patient receives emergency hormonal contraception and asks whether any follow-up is needed if the next period is late. What would you advise the

Question

A patient receives emergency hormonal contraception and asks whether any follow-up is needed if the next period is late. What would you advise the patient?

Accepted Answer

Take a pregnancy test if the next period is delayed or abnormal and seek advice

Answer

Reduce the dose for a few days if mild symptoms occur

Answer

Continue as currently used and mention concerns at the next routine review

Answer

Stop treatment and restart when symptoms have fully settled

Answer

Take an extra dose if symptoms are troublesome later the same day

EHC counselling — GPhC CRA MCQ

A patient receives emergency hormonal contraception and asks whether any follow-up is needed if the next period is late. What would you advise the patient?