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Emergency postcoital contraception.

R E Wertheimer1

  • 1Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, UMass Memorial Medical Center, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester 01605, USA.

American Family Physician
|December 29, 2000
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Emergency postcoital contraception is an effective, underutilized method to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex. Two hormone regimens are available within 72 hours, offering a vital primary prevention health service.

Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Health
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Emergency postcoital contraception is a crucial but underused method for preventing unintended pregnancies.
  • Available regimens include ethinyl estradiol with levonorgestrel or high-dose levonorgestrel.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the effectiveness and underutilization of emergency postcoital contraception.
  • To emphasize its role as a primary prevention health service.

Main Methods:

  • Review of established emergency postcoital contraception regimens.
  • Discussion of dedicated products and adapted oral contraceptive pills.

Main Results:

  • Two primary hormone regimens are effective when administered within 72 hours of intercourse, with a second dose 12 hours later.

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  • Regimens can be utilized via dedicated FDA-labeled products or standard oral contraceptives.

    • Conclusions:

    • Emergency postcoital contraception is a highly effective option for pregnancy prevention.
    • It should be recognized and utilized as a primary preventive health service for women of childbearing age.