Contraceptive Use After Emergency Contraception

Question 1

How quickly can hormonal contraception be started after an abortion?

Answer 1

At/soon after.

Question 2

If started within 5 days of the abortion, how long does it take for hormonal contraception to be effective?

Answer 2

It is immediately effective.

Question 3

If started after 5 days from the abortion, how long does it take for hormonal contraception to be effective?

Answer 3

2 days for progesterone only pill

7 days for the rest

Question 4

When could you not use the diaphragm after an abortion?

Answer 4

If abortion reached second trimester.

Question 5

When can someone who has had an abortion recommence fertility awareness management (FAM)?

Answer 5

Until regular periods resume.

Question 6

How long after abortion can someone undergo sterilisation?

Answer 6

Leave time as don’t want them to regret it.

Question 7

How long after taking ulipristal acetate (UPA) emergency contraception do women need to wait before starting hormonal contraception?

Answer 7

Wait 5 days.

Question 8

How long after taking levonorgestrel (LNG) emergency contraception do women need to wait before starting hormonal contraception?

Answer 8

Can start immediately.

Question 9

How long does it take for hormonal contraceptive methods to become effective after EC?

Answer 9

COC, ring, patch and implant - 7 days.

POP - 2 days.