Progesterone of choice in Emergency contraception is-: (A) Norgesterone, (B) Micronized progesterone, (C) Levonorgestrel, (D) DMPA
Answer is C. Emergency contraception: - Aka intraceptive/ post-coital contraception - Methods of emergency contraception:- - Combined OCPs within 72hrs of unprotected intercourse - POPs within 72hrs of unprotected intercourse - Recommended in RCH LNG -based progesterone product is used for emergency contraception. It is used as 1 tablet of 0.75 mg within 72 hrs of unprotected sex and second tablet after 12hrs of first dose - IUD within 5 days - most effective method - Contraindicated in nulliparous - RU-486(mifepristone)- within 72 hrs - High dose estrogen- within 5 days