LARC Legends
Pills, Patch and Ring
Emergency Contraception
Mechanism of Action
Counseling Pearls
100

This hormonal IUD lasts up to 8 years and releases levonorgestrel.

What is Mirena?

100

Combined oral contraceptives contain these two hormones.

What are estrogen and progestin?

100

This OTC emergency contraceptive pill works best within 72 hours.

What is Plan B One-Step?

100

Combined hormonal contraception primarily works by suppressing this hormone surge.

What is the LH surge?

100

This contraceptive is safe immediately postpartum and during breastfeeding.

What are progestin-only methods?

200

This copper IUD can be used for emergency contraception up to 5 days after intercourse.

What is the ParaGard?

200

This contraceptive option is applied to the skin on the buttock, abdomen, upper arm, or torso. 

What is the transdermal patch (xulane)?

200

This prescription emergency contraceptive works up to 5 days after intercourse.

What is ella (ulipristal)?

200

Progestin thickens this substance to prevent sperm entry.

What is cervical mucus?

200

The typical-use failure rate of condoms is approximately this percentage.

What is 13%?

300

This arm implant contains etonogestrel and lasts 5 years.

What is Nexplanon?

300

This vaginal ring is worn for 3 weeks and removed for 1 week or changed every 4 weeks. 

What is NuvaRing?

300

The most effective form of emergency contraception.

What is the copper IUD?

300

This contraceptive injection may cause reversible bone mineral density loss.

What is Depo-Provera?

300

This contraception method reduces ovarian and endometrial cancer risk.

What are combined oral contraceptives?

400

The most common side effect of the contraceptive implant.

What is irregular bleeding?

400

This progestin-only pill requires strict same-time daily dosing.

What is the mini-pill (norethindrone POP)?

400

Emergency contraceptive pills primarily work by preventing this.

What is ovulation?

400

This injectable contraceptive suppresses ovulation for 3 months.

What is Depo-Provera?

400

This contraceptive should not be used in patients with migraine with aura.

What is estrogen-containing contraception?

500

This LNG IUD is FDA approved for heavy menstrual bleeding treatment.

What is Mirena?

500

This progestin-only pill features a 24 hour missed pill window, offering more flexibility than traditional mini-pills?

What is drospirenone 4 mg/Slynd?

500

Levonorgestrel EC is less effective above this BMI.

What is BMI ≥30?

500

This contraceptive mechanism also causes endometrial thinning.

What is progestin-containing contraception?

500

This method has the lowest typical-use failure rate (<1%).

What is LARC- implant?

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