Sexual Health

Question 1

Levonogestrel for Emergency Contraception

Answer 1

1. Synthetic progesterone
2. 1.5mg single dose as soon as possible after sexual intercourse
3. Licensed up to 72 hours after SI
4. If vomiting within 2 hours, rpt dose can be given

Question 2

Ulipristal (EllaOne)

Answer 2

1. Selective progesterone receptor modulator
2. 30mg single dose
3. Effective up to 5 days after SI
4. If vomiting within 3 hours, rpt dose can be given

Avoid in enzyme inducing drugs!