Emergency contraception: separating fact from fiction
Batur, P.
Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine 79(11): 771-776
2012
ISSN/ISBN: 1939-2869 PMID: 23125326 DOI: 10.3949/ccjm.79a.12019Document Number: 563755
Rates of unintended pregnancy and abortion are high, yet many doctors do not feel comfortable discussing emergency contraception with patients, even in cases of sexual assault. Since the approval of ulipristal acetate (ella) for emergency contraception, there has been even more confusion and controversy. This article reviews various emergency contraceptive options, their efficacy, and special considerations for use, and will attempt to clarify myths surrounding this topic.