Emergency Contraception: do your Patients have a Plan B?

Bullock, H.; Salcedo, J.

Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America 42(4): 699-712

2015


ISSN/ISBN: 1558-0474
PMID: 26598310
DOI: 10.1016/j.ogc.2015.08.003
Document Number: 640979
Emergency contraception is used after unprotected sex, inadequately protected sex, or sexual assault to reduce the risk of pregnancy. Of emergency contraceptive methods available in the United States, the copper intrauterine device has the highest efficacy, followed by ulipristal acetate, levonorgestrel-containing emergency contraceptive pills, and the Yuzpe method. However, access to the most effective methods is limited. Although advanced prescription of emergency contraceptive pills and counseling on emergency contraception to all reproductive-aged women is recommended, women should be advised to contact their health care providers after taking emergency contraceptive pills to discuss possible copper intrauterine device placement and other follow-up.

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Emergency Contraception: do your Patients have a Plan B?