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A Novel Approach for the Administration of Medications and Fluids in Emergency Scenarios and Settings
Published on: November 9, 2016
[The history of emergency contraception]
Kamila Kolanska1, Philippe Faucher2, Émile Daraï1
1Service de gynécologie obstétrique et médecine de la reproduction, AP-HP, Sorbonne Université, Hôpital Tenon, 4 rue de la Chine, 75020 Paris, France.
Abstract:
Emergency contraception (EC) has evolved since the 1960's to enable a better tolerance. Lower hormone doses, simplified schemes, withdrawal of estrogens have led to a user friendly, over-the-counter available EC. The copper intra-uterine device, requiring health care professionals' intervention, is less accessible. However, it allows simultaneous initiation of a reliable long-term contraception. Unfortunately, EC is still underused and information reinforcement is needed to overcome reluctance to its use.
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