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Emergency contraception

K T Barnhart1, S J Sondheimer

  • 1Department of Human Reproduction, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia.

Current Opinion in Obstetrics & Gynecology
|December 1, 1994
PubMed
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Emergency contraception offers a crucial post-coital intervention, administered up to 72 hours after unprotected sex. Increased availability of this safe and legal option can significantly reduce unintended pregnancies.

Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Health
  • Contraception Science

Background:

  • Emergency contraception (EC) is a vital medical intervention.
  • It serves as the sole contraceptive method usable after sexual intercourse or sexual assault.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the efficacy and accessibility of emergency contraception.
  • To underscore its potential role in reducing unintended pregnancies.

Main Methods:

  • Review of hormonal emergency contraception administration.
  • Analysis of safety, legality, and ease of use.

Main Results:

  • Hormonal emergency contraception is effective when administered within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse.
  • EC is a safe, legal, and straightforward method.
Keywords:
ContraceptionContraceptive AgentsContraceptive Agents, FemaleContraceptive Agents, PostcoitalFamily PlanningFertility Control, Postcoital

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Conclusions:

  • Widespread access to emergency contraception is essential.
  • Increased availability can lead to a substantial decrease in unwanted pregnancies.