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Emergency contraception.

C Ellertson1, J Trussell, F Stewart

  • 1Reproductive Health for Latin America and the Caribbean, The Population Council-Mexico, Col. Villa Coyoacan, México.

Seminars in Reproductive Medicine
|December 1, 2001
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Emergency contraception prevents pregnancy after unprotected sex using safe, available methods like pills or IUDs. Increased awareness can prevent up to one million unintended pregnancies annually in the US.

Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Health
  • Contraception
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Emergency contraception (EC) methods prevent pregnancy post-unprotected intercourse.
  • Three safe and accessible EC methods exist in the US: combined oral contraceptives, progestin-only pills (levonorgestrel), and copper intrauterine devices (IUDs).
  • EC is suitable for various scenarios, including rape, condom failure, or inconsistent contraceptive use.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the availability and efficacy of emergency contraceptive methods.
  • To underscore the low awareness of EC among women and healthcare providers.
  • To advocate for wider dissemination of EC information to prevent unintended pregnancies.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing emergency contraceptive methods: combined oral contraceptives, levonorgestrel-only tablets, and copper-bearing intrauterine devices.

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  • Discussion of appropriate usage timing for each method.
  • Identification of barriers to EC access and awareness, including lack of clinician and patient knowledge.

    • Main Results:

    • Combined oral contraceptives (ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel), levonorgestrel-only tablets, and copper IUDs are effective EC methods.
    • These methods are safe, simple, and widely available.
    • Low public and professional awareness limits EC utilization.

    Conclusions:

    • Emergency contraception is a crucial tool for preventing unintended pregnancies.
    • Increased awareness and routine counseling by healthcare providers are essential.
    • Promoting EC knowledge could prevent approximately one million unintended pregnancies annually in the US.