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    • Reproductive Health
    • Contraception
    • Women's Health

    Background:

    • Three primary methods of emergency contraception (EC) exist: oral levonorgestrel, oral ulipristal acetate, and the copper intrauterine device (IUD).
    • Effectiveness varies, with the copper IUD being the most effective, followed by ulipristal acetate, and then levonorgestrel.
    • Levonorgestrel, despite being the least effective, is the most frequently prescribed EC method, likely due to prescriber familiarity.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To summarize and explain the different forms of emergency contraception.
    • To outline key factors clinicians should consider when advising patients on EC choices.
    • To provide a clinical algorithm to guide EC decision-making.

    Main Methods:

    • Review and synthesis of current knowledge on emergency contraception methods.
    • Identification of critical factors influencing EC choice and effectiveness.
    • Development of a clinical decision-making algorithm.

    Main Results:

    • The copper IUD offers the highest efficacy for emergency contraception.
    • Ulipristal acetate and levonorgestrel pills have lower, but still significant, efficacy.
    • Prescriber familiarity and patient preference significantly impact EC method selection.

    Conclusions:

    • Clinicians must consider patient-specific factors such as timing, weight (BMI), product access, and routine contraception plans when recommending EC.
    • The choice of EC method should be individualized to maximize effectiveness and patient satisfaction.
    • An algorithmic approach can support clinicians in navigating these complex decisions.