[HTML][HTML] Effect of levonorgestrel emergency contraception on implantation and fertility: A review

M Endler, RHW Li, KG Danielsson - Contraception, 2022 - Elsevier
Purpose Levonorgestrel-only emergency contraception (EC) inhibits ovulation to prevent
fertilization. Misconceptions regarding its mechanism of action contribute to low use in some …

Association between polypharmacy and depression: a systematic review and meta‐analysis

S Palapinyo, J Methaneethorn… - Journal of Pharmacy …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Aims Polypharmacy is associated with multiple adverse health outcomes. The objective of
this systematic review and meta‐analysis was to explore the association between …

Nursing students' knowledge, awareness, and experiences of emergency contraception pills' use

F Leon-Larios, C Ruiz-Ferron, RM Jalon-Neira… - Journal of Clinical …, 2022 - mdpi.com
The emergency contraception pill (ECP) is a non-prescribed medication in Spain. However,
there is not enough evidence of its use among young people to define sex education …

Health Effects of Oral Contraceptives on Periodontal Disease and Gingivitis: A Cross-Sectional Questionnaire-Based Study Among Saudi Women in Jeddah

SA AlGhamdi, K Altowairqi, YG Altowairqi… - Clinical, Cosmetic …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Background Sex hormones strongly influence the health and ailment of the oral cavity. For
instance, a woman's oral health is influenced by her menstrual cycle, menopause …

A systematic review and meta-analysis of attitude and knowledge involving emergency oral contraceptive use in patients and healthcare providers

N Leelakanok, P Parmontree, A Petchsomrit… - International Journal of …, 2022 - Springer
Background Levonorgestrel and ulipristal acetate are common emergency oral
contraceptives (EOCs). Lack of knowledge and negative attitude toward EOCs pose barriers …

Characterization of the use of emergency contraception from sentinel pharmacies in a region of southern europe

AM Jambrina, P Rius, P Gascón, M Armelles… - Journal of clinical …, 2021 - mdpi.com
Numerous studies have been published suggesting that emergency contraception (EC) is
used repeatedly, but a lack of information regarding the profile of users makes it difficult to …

Knowledge and attitude toward emergency contraceptive pills among first-year undergraduate students in Southern Thailand

S Yongpraderm, S Uitrakul, P Daengnapapornkul… - BMC Medical …, 2022 - Springer
Background First-year undergraduates are at risk of unexpected pregnancy due to changes
in their lives. Adequate knowledge and attitudes towards emergency contraceptive pills …

A systematic review and meta-analysis of the prevalence and association between levonorgestrel and ectopic pregnancy

B Sapapsap, N Leelakanok… - Expert Opinion on …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Background The use of levonorgestrel emergency oral contraceptives (EOCs) is one of the
factors that may be associated with ectopic pregnancy. We aimed to investigate the …

Levonorgestrel maintains goal-directed behavior in habit-trained intact female rats

S VonDoepp, Z Mohammed, R Dougherty… - Hormones and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Hormonal contraceptives are utilized by millions of women worldwide. However, it remains
unclear if these powerful endocrine modulators may alter cognitive function. Habit formation …

Why are pediatricians uncomfortable with prescribing emergency contraception for adolescents?

RV Amorim, MA Barbieri, C Bôtto-Menezes… - Revista Paulista de …, 2023 - SciELO Brasil
Objective: Emergency contraception (EC) is an effective and safe method for preventing
unplanned pregnancy after unprotected sexual intercourse among adolescents but is …