Emergency Contraception — Uganda (General Adult population)
Emergency Pill (LNG)
Levonorgestrel 1.5 mg stat (or 0.75 mg x 2) as soon as possible (ideally <72 hours, up to 5 days).
Women on ARVs
Double the dose of Levonorgestrel (3 mg).
Emergency IUD
Copper IUD insertion within 5 days of unprotected sex. Most effective EC method.
Note
Does not cause abortion. If regular use occurs, counsel on routine FP methods.
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