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Emergency Contraception.

¹Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA.

Adolescent Medicine (Philadelphia, Pa.)

|June 9, 1999

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Emergency contraception pills (ECPs) and intrauterine devices (IUDs) effectively prevent pregnancy post-intercourse. This review covers ECP efficacy, safety, availability, and addresses controversies surrounding their use and impact on adolescent contraception.

Area of Science:

Reproductive Health
Pharmacology
Public Health

Background:

Emergency contraception (EC) is crucial for preventing unintended pregnancies after unprotected intercourse.
Available methods include emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs) and postcoital intrauterine device (IUD) insertion.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the efficacy, safety, indications, contraindications, and availability of emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs).
To address controversial issues linking ECPs to abortion.
To examine the impact of ECPs on adolescent contraceptive practices.

Main Methods:

Comprehensive literature review of existing data on emergency contraception.
Analysis of studies on ECP efficacy and safety profiles.
Examination of societal and ethical debates regarding ECPs.

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Main Results:

ECPs are effective in preventing pregnancy when used shortly after unprotected intercourse.
Established safety profile for ECPs with minimal contraindications.
Ongoing debate exists regarding the classification of ECPs and their influence on adolescent sexual health behaviors.

Conclusions:

Emergency contraception, particularly ECPs, represents a vital component of reproductive health services.
Accurate information and accessibility are key to maximizing the benefits of EC while addressing public misconceptions.
Further research is needed to fully understand the long-term effects of ECPs on contraceptive use patterns.