Background Emergency contraception (EC) is using a drug or copper intrauterine device
(Cu‐IUD) to prevent pregnancy shortly after unprotected intercourse. Several interventions …

Introduction The levonorgestrel oral emergency contraceptive is well tolerated and effective,
however its use is still limited, mainly due to safety concerns. Objective This systematic …

The authors discuss the emergency contraception (EC) topic, assessing scientific and
ethical aspects. The almost totality of the studies carried out tends to report on the use of …

Background & aim: Avoiding unintended pregnancy is an important issue among college
students. Emergency contraception is considered as a practical method to prevent …

Background: Levonorgestrel-only Emergency Contraception (EC) prevents fertilization by
inhibiting ovulation. Using Emergency Contraception within five days of intercourse may …

Sažetak Emergency contraception is a method of contraception used after sexual
intercourse. It is used in case of unprotected sexual intercourse, in case of improper use or …

En las últimas décadas, el uso de algún método anticonceptivo ha ido en aumento entre la
población mundial, siendo clave tanto para la salud reproductiva de la mujer como para la …

Los programas de planificación y regulación de la natalidad junto al problema de los
embarazos no deseados, y en muchas ocasiones del aborto consecuente, han promovido …