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The status of dedicated products
Journal of the American Medical Women'S Association (1972)
|December 22, 1998
Summary
Dedicated emergency contraception (EC) products are crucial for widespread adoption. Availability of Yuzpe regimen and levonorgestrel-only options is increasing globally, including in the US.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Health
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Emergency contraception (EC) is vital for reproductive health.
- Dedicated EC products are necessary for standard use.
- Yuzpe regimen products have been available in Western Europe.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the availability and adoption of dedicated emergency contraception products.
- To highlight the global introduction of EC options.
Main Methods:
- Review of product registration and market introduction data.
- Analysis of EC product types (Yuzpe regimen, levonorgestrel-only).
Main Results:
- Levonorgestrel-only EC products are registered in 29 countries.
- Dedicated EC products are being introduced in developing countries and the US.
- Yuzpe regimen products have a longer history of availability in Western Europe.
Conclusions:
- The availability of dedicated emergency contraception products is expanding globally.
- Increased access to various EC formulations supports their integration as a standard reproductive choice.