emergency hormonal contraception

Question 1

what are the methods of emergency contraception

Answer 1

levonorgestrel and ulipristal and IUD

Question 2

Levonorgestrel ( 1.5mg a progesterone) acts both to stop ovulation and inhibit implantation it must be taken within how many hours of UPSI

Answer 2

must be taken within 72 hours of unprotected sexual intercourse

vomiting potential

Question 3

Ulipristal is a selective progesterone receptor modulator currently marketed as EllaOne. The primary mode of action is thought to be inhibition of ovulation

what does and how long before taken

Answer 3

30mg oral dose taken as soon as possible, no later than 120 hours after intercourse

Ulipristal may reduce the effectiveness of hormonal contraception. Contraception with the pill, patch or ring should be started, or restarted, 5 days after having ulipristal. Barrier methods should be used during this period

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breastfeeding delayed fro one week

Question 4

what is the most effective method of emergency contraception

Answer 4

copper IUD is the most effective method of emergency contraception and should be offered to all women if they meet the criteria

Question 5

IUD need to be taken before what

Answer 5

5 days of UPSI

prophylactic antibiotics may be given if the patient is considered to be at high-risk of sexually transmitted infection