Dear Editor, We agree with Mozzanega and Nardelli [1] that people should receive correct
information to help them avoid an unwanted pregnancy. Importantly, overstating the efficacy …

This review gives an overview of the mechanisms of action of oral emergency contraception
pills (ECPs), focusing on the levonorgestrel (LNG) and ulipristal acetate (UPA) containing …

Rationale and objectives: Emergency contraceptives pills (ECPs) are described as drugs
that work by either inhibiting or delaying ovulation without affecting implantation. In our …

Concerns regarding the mechanisms of action of emergency contraception (EC) create
major barriers to widespread use and could also lead to incorrect use of EC and …

In this issue of Contraception Brache et al. report pooled data from three randomized trials
on the efficacy of emergency contraception (EC) pill regimens to prevent ovulation. 1 The …

Like breastfeeding and other forms of hormonal contraception, emergency contraception
pills (ECPs) can prevent pregnancy by delaying or inhibiting ovulation. Some of these …

Controversial opinions exist about the possible mechanisms throughout emergency
contraception prevents pregnancy. Recently, the International Federation of Gynaecology …

The most used treatment in the world for emergency contraception is the levonorgestrel
(LNG) pill. However, its efficacy decreases if it is administered 3 days after unprotected …

There have been numerous attempts to control fertility after unprotected sexual intercourse
(UPSI). From very bizarre methods like the vaginal application of Coca Cola to the more …

Emergency contraception (EC), which prevents pregnancy after unprotected sexual
intercourse, has the potential to significantly reduce the incidence of unintended pregnancy …