What are the two types of oral emergency contraception?

What are the two types of oral emergency contraception?

• A. Levonorgestrel (OTC) and Ulipristal (Ella)
• B. Levonorgestrel (Rx) and Ulipristal (Ella)
• C. Ethinyl estradiol and Levonorgestrel
• D. Norgestimate and Ethinyl estradiol

Answer: (A)

Two oral emergency contraception options exist: levonorgestrel-containing products, which are available over the counter, and ulipristal acetate (Ella), which requires a prescription. Levo­nor­gestrel products like Plan B are used after unprotected sex and are most effective when taken as soon as possible, typically within 72 hours. Ulipristal acetate can be used up to five days after intercourse and tends to maintain efficacy over a longer window, with less variation due to BMI than levonorgestrel. The other options listed involve drugs used for regular contraception or assign the wrong regulatory status to levonorgestrel, so they don’t represent the two types of oral emergency contraception.

Two oral emergency contraception options exist: levonorgestrel-containing products, which are available over the counter, and ulipristal acetate (Ella), which requires a prescription. Levo­nor­gestrel products like Plan B are used after unprotected sex and are most effective when taken as soon as possible, typically within 72 hours. Ulipristal acetate can be used up to five days after intercourse and tends to maintain efficacy over a longer window, with less variation due to BMI than levonorgestrel. The other options listed involve drugs used for regular contraception or assign the wrong regulatory status to levonorgestrel, so they don’t represent the two types of oral emergency contraception.