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

Several options for emergency contraception are available in the United States. This article
describes each method, including efficacy, mode of action, safety, side effect profile, and …

Summary The US Selected Practice Recommendations for Contraceptive Use 2013 (US
SPR), comprises recommendations that address a select group of common, yet sometimes …

Emergency contraception provides women with a last chance to prevent unintended
pregnancy after sex. In the United States, available options for emergency contraception are …

Emergency contraception is indicated in instances of unprotected sexual intercourse,
including reproductive coercion, sexual assault, and contraceptive failure. It plays a role in …

Objectives To further evaluate the effect of weight and body mass index (BMI) on the efficacy
of levonorgestrel emergency contraception. Methods Data from two large, multicenter …

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 …

BACKGROUND: Levonorgestrel is an effective method for emergency contraception (EC)
and is used worldwide. Consistent with its mechanism of action in delaying ovulation, the …

Objective To estimate the effect of increased body weight and body mass index (BMI) on
pregnancy rates with levonorgestrel (LNG) 1.5 mg used as emergency contraception (EC) …

Objective This study aims to determine whether emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs) are
less safe and effective for women with obesity compared with those without obesity. Study …