Paper II
2024 June (Supplementary) (2019 Scheme) · 100 marks · 180 min

Question

Drugs for Emergency contraception

Q190.2 marksShort Answers

Answer

Levonorgestrel, Ulipristal acetate — levonorgestrel delays/inhibits ovulation, most effective within 72 hours; ulipristal (a selective progesterone receptor modulator) is effective up to 120 hours and generally more effective than levonorgestrel closer to ovulation. A copper IUD is a further, more effective option.

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