When should emergency contraception with levonorgestrel be taken?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. As soon as possible after unprotected intercourse, ideally within 72 hours
- Step 1: It works best when taken early, and its effect falls with each day of delay.
Answer
As soon as possible after unprotected intercourse, ideally within 72 hours.
Why not the others: A pregnancy test or a missed period shows that it is too late.
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