There has been much debate regarding levonorgestrel emergency contraception's (LNG-
EC's) method of action since 1999 when the Food and Drug Administration first approved its …

Background: Recent studies have identified that levonorgestrel administered orally in
emergency contraception (LNG-EC) is only efficacious when taken before ovulation …

Objective To evaluate the association between the risk of ectopic pregnancy (EP) and the
use of common contraceptives during the previous and current conception/menstrual cycle …

STUDY OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to (1) describe the awareness of
emergency contraception among adolescent females,(2) identify factors that are associated …

Cases of ectopic pregnancy (EP) following levonorgestrel emergency contraception (LNG-
EC) failure have been reported continuously, but whether there is an association between …

OBJECTIVE: This study was undertaken to assess the acceptability of levonorgestrel
emergency contraception (EC). STUDY DESIGN: We examined attitudes and use patterns …

Levonorgestrel, a derivative of progesterone, effectively protects women against unwanted
pregnancy as an emergency contraceptive. Previous studies have not been successful in …

Self medications are drugs which can be used without a physician's advice or supervision.
There is a clear emerging patient demand for efficient drugs available without prescription …

Endometrial surface changes by scanning electron microscope were studied in three
women who intentionally took high doses of levonorgestrel as an emergency postcoital …

OBJECTIVE: We evaluated the tolerability of emergency contraception in adolescents.
STUDY DESIGN: In this descriptive study, 1 0.75 mg levonorgestrel tablet was administered …