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Postcoital contraception.

A A Yuzpe

    Clinics in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
    |December 1, 1984
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    Emergency postcoital contraception is needed due to changing sexual behaviors. Various hormonal methods and copper intrauterine devices are effective, with new agents under investigation worldwide.

    Area of Science:

    • Reproductive Health
    • Pharmacology
    • Contraception

    Background:

    • Evolving sexual norms necessitate effective emergency postcoital contraceptive options.
    • Hormonal and non-hormonal methods have been explored to prevent pregnancy after unprotected intercourse.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the efficacy and availability of current emergency postcoital contraceptive agents.
    • To highlight ongoing research and development in postcoital contraception.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of existing literature on postcoital contraceptive methods.
    • Examination of marketed agents and investigational drugs.

    Main Results:

    • Combined ethinylestradiol and levonorgestrel is marketed in Western Europe for postcoital use.
    Keywords:
    BiologyContraceptionContraceptive AgentsContraceptive Agents, FemaleContraceptive Agents, PostcoitalContraceptive Agents, ProgestinEconomic FactorsEndocrine SystemFamily PlanningFertility Control, PostcoitalHormonesLevonorgestrelPhysiologyQuingestanol AcetateReproductive Control AgentsResearch And DevelopmentTechnology

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  • Copper intrauterine devices are effective but have limited applicability.
  • Numerous other agents, including prostaglandins and GnRH analogues, are under investigation.

    • Conclusions:

    • While no drug is specifically approved in North America, several options exist globally.
    • Ongoing research by organizations like the World Health Organization aims to expand postcoital contraceptive choices.