Emergency contraception: What is new?

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World J Obstet Gynecol. Nov 10, 2015; 4(4): 95-101
Published online Nov 10, 2015. doi: 10.5317/wjog.v4.i4.95

Table 1 Summary of emergency contrception methods

Contraceptive methods	Mechanism of action	Effective time	Most common side effects
Contraceptive Pills (Yuzpe Regimen)	Inhibition or delay of ovulation	72 h recommended (Up to 120 h)	Same as COC
Progestin-only ECP	Inhibition or delay of ovulation	72 h recommended	Nausea and vomiting
Progestin-only ECP	Inhibition or delay of ovulation	(Up to 120 h)	Irregular bleeding
Ullipristal	Inhibition or delay of ovulation	Up to 120 h	Nausea and vomiting
Ullipristal	Inhibition or delay of ovulation	Up to 120 h	Abdominal pain
Copper induced IUD	Prevention of İmplantation	Up to 5 d (recommended)	Genital infection

ECP: Emergency contraceptive pills; IUD: Intrauterine devices; COC: Combined oral contraceptives.

Citation: Kelekci S, Aydogmus S. Emergency contraception: What is new? World J Obstet Gynecol 2015; 4(4): 95-101
URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2218-6220/full/v4/i4/95.htm
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5317/wjog.v4.i4.95