In Emergency contraception which progesteron is used –
Correct Answer: Levonorgestrol
Description: Ans. is 'd' i.e., Levonorgestrol Postcoital (emergency) pills a) Levonorgestrel 0.5 mg + ethinyl estradiol 0.1 mg --> within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse and repeated after 12 hours - Yuzpe method. b) Levonorgestrel alone 0.75 mg taken twice with 12 hour gap within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse --> method of choice for emergency contraception. c) Mifepristone 600 mg single dose within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse. d) Other methods:- progesterone only pill (mini pills), IUD inseion, High dose estrogens.
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