Progesterone of choice in Emergency contraception is-
Correct Answer: Levonorgestrel
Description: 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
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