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. 1986 Jan;33(1):61-8.
doi: 10.1016/0010-7824(86)90033-8.

Post-coital contraception by estrogen/progestagen combination or IUD insertion

M Luerti, A Tonta, P Ferla, R Molla, F Santini

Post-coital contraception by estrogen/progestagen combination or IUD insertion

M Luerti et al. Contraception. 1986 Jan.

Abstract

Five-hundred-thirty-eight patients received a complete follow-up to the first menses after post-coital contraception (PCC). Hormonal contraception (pill) was used in 436 women and mechanical contraception (IUD) was used in 102 women. No pregnancies were observed in the IUD group, while 8 pregnancies were found in the hormonal group. A comparative evaluation of the effectiveness and side effects of the two methods was made. The usefulness of PCC after an unprotected intercourse in order to avoid a pregnancy is confirmed.

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