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Review
. 2014 Jul;13(7):893-902.
doi: 10.1517/14740338.2014.921678. Epub 2014 Jun 11.

Consequences of emergency contraceptives: the adverse effects

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Consequences of emergency contraceptives: the adverse effects

Anne Thomin et al. Expert Opin Drug Saf. 2014 Jul.

Abstract

Introduction: Emergency contraception (EC) offers women an important strategy to prevent unintended pregnancy following intercourse. Despite the constant improvement of availability of different molecules and techniques already existing (Yuzpe regimen, levonorgestrel, intrauterine device) and the emergence of ulipristal acetate, the numbers of unintended pregnancies and unplanned births could still be reduced.

Areas covered: This review will evaluate all the information about the potential adverse effects and tolerability of each method of EC by putting them in balance with their safety and effectiveness. A literature search until December 2013 was performed to identify all trials studying the safety data available concerning EC.

Expert opinion: Different means of EC have been demonstrated to be generally safe and well tolerated. These data support women information in order to improve use and efficacy of EC.

Keywords: adverse effects; emergency contraception; intrauterine device; levonorgestrel; mifepristone; ulipristal acetate.

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