Emergency contraception

Question 1

When should the patient restart OCP after emergency Levonorgestrel

Answer 1

Regular Pill can be restarted immediately

Question 2

When should the patient restart OCP after emergency ulipristal acetate

Answer 2

Restart only after 5 days, use barrier methods until then

Question 3

Period during which Levonelle is effective

Answer 3

Within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse

Question 4

Period during which Ulipristal is effective

Answer 4

Within 120 hours of unprotected intercourse

Question 5

What should a patient do if she misses one dose of the Pill

Answer 5

Take the missed dose and continue with the same dosing regimen.

Question 6

What should a patient do if she misses 2-7 doses of the combined OCP in week prior to pillfree week

Answer 6

Take the missed dose as soon as possible, continue the next pack without a pill-free week , barrier contraception x next 7 days , consider EC if UPSI

https://www.fsrh.org/Common/Uploaded%20files/documents/fsrh-ceu-recommended-actions-after-incorrect-use-of-chc-march-2020-amended-jul-2021-.pdf

Question 9

How long does Depot medroxyprogesterone acetate provide contraception

Answer 9

12 weeks

Question 10

How long does Nexplanon provide contraception

Answer 10

3 years