Emergency Contraceptive Pills: A Simple Proposal to Reduce Unintended Pregnancies

1992 ◽  
Vol 24 (6) ◽  
pp. 269 ◽  
Author(s):  
James Trussell ◽  
Felicia Stewart ◽  
Felicia Guest ◽  
Robert A. Hatcher
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Contraceptive Pills ◽  
Unintended Pregnancies ◽  
Contraceptive Pills ◽  
Emergency Contraceptive

Ectopic Pregnancy following Levonorgestrel Postcoital Contraceptive Pill

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 137-138
Author(s):  
Alka Sehgal ◽  
Shikha Rani ◽  
Anamika Singh
Keyword(s):  
Ectopic Pregnancy ◽  
Causal Relation ◽  
Menstrual Irregularity ◽  
Lower Abdomen ◽  
Contraceptive Pill ◽  
Emergency Contraceptive Pills ◽  
Unintended Pregnancies ◽  
Ectopic Gestation ◽  
Contraceptive Pills ◽  
Emergency Contraceptive

ABSTRACT Aim and background Emergency contraception (EC) is a boon, as it reduces the incidence of unintended pregnancies. Theoretically, failure of EC can lead to ectopic gestation. However, the causal relation between the failure of EC pill and ectopic pregnancy has not yet been established. The above effect is difficult to establish since all such cases may not get reported. Case Report We are reporting a case of ectopic pregnancy following levonorgestrel EC pill. This was a multiparous woman who was admitted with compliant of lower abdomen pain and irregular bleeding following use of levonorgestrel EC pill. She was diagnosed as a case of ectopic pregnancy and was operated for the same. Conclusion Emergency contraceptive pills should not be used as a regular contraceptive. Doctor should be consulted immediately in case of any menstrual irregularity following its use. Clinical significance As only theoretically we can say that EC pill leads to ectopic pregnancy so the word differential diagnosis is written in abstract. Exact explanation was given in the text. How to cite this article Rani S, Sehgal A, Singh A. Ectopic Pregnancy following Levonorgestrel Postcoital Contraceptive Pill. J South Asian Feder Obst Gynae 2017;9(2):131-132.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitude and Practice among dispensers of Community Pharmacy on Emergency Contraceptive Pills in Kathmandu Valley: A cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sujyoti Shakya ◽  
sweta shrestha ◽  
Rojeena Koju Shrestha ◽  
Usha Giri ◽  
Sunil Shrestha
Keyword(s):  
Community Pharmacy ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Kathmandu Valley ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Emergency Contraceptive Pills ◽  
Unintended Pregnancies ◽  
Contraceptive Pills ◽  
Emergency Contraceptive ◽  
The City

Abstract Background Unintended pregnancies, the primary cause of abortion, can consequence in severe negative effects such as infertility and maternal death. Adequate knowledge of emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs) and a positive attitude among the dispensers in community pharmacy is a prerequisite for timely access to ECP thus ultimately abating the incidence of unintended pregnancies. This study intended to explore the knowledge, attitude and practice of dispensers of community pharmacy toward ECPs in Kathmandu valley. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted in community pharmacies located in three districts of Kathmandu valley. A convenient sampling method was employed to interview dispensers in 227 community pharmacies using a validated questionnaire. The questionnaire assessed the demographic characteristics, knowledge, attitude and dispensing practice of the dispensers. The data were subjected to descriptive and inferential analysis using SPSS 18 (SPSS Inc., Chicago, IL, USA). Results Respondents’ knowledge was statistically significant with dispensing practice and had a positive relation [AOR= 11.86, 95% CI (5.821-24.190)]. Approximately (74.9%) of respondents had a good practice and about 65.6% had a good knowledge on dispensing ECP. Majority (93.4%) had a positive attitude towards ECP yet some of the respondents (54.2%) had conservative belief about the Over the Counter (OTC) availability of ECP. ECP related knowledge was higher among the age group 40-49 years, Bphamacy degree holders with experience above 10 years and pharmacies located inside the city and in the Kathmandu district. After adjusting the possible confounder variables, age, degree and district of pharmacy were significantly associated with knowledge. Similarly, respondents’s practice towards ECP was higher among the age group 40-49 years with experience above 10 years and pharmacies located inside the city and in the Kathmandu district. Adjusted for other variables, only pharmacies located at Kathmandu district was significantly associated with practice. Conclusion The dispensers lacked specific significant information on ECP and posed a conservative perception of its’ OTC availability, despite good overall knowledge and positive attitude. Hence, training on proper counseling strategies should be afoot to refine service delivery.

scholarly journals The effects of an educational program on knowledge, attitudes and intentions regarding condom and emergency contraceptive pill use among Thai female university students

2018 ◽  
Vol 32 (4) ◽  
pp. 270-278 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saowanee Thongnopakun ◽  
Tepanata Pumpaibool ◽  
Ratana Somrongthong
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Educational Program ◽  
Comparison Group ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Emergency Contraceptive Pills ◽  
Unintended Pregnancies ◽  
Emergency Contraceptive Pill ◽  
Contraceptive Pills ◽  
Emergency Contraceptive

Purpose University students who have low knowledge, attitudes and intentions regarding the prevention of unintended pregnancies may experience higher rates of unintended pregnancies. An educational program was developed based on the self-efficacy theory and peer-led education to improve unintended pregnancy problems among university students. The purpose of this paper is to examine the effect of an educational program on knowledge, attitudes and intentions regarding the use of condoms and emergency contraceptive pills among Thai university students. Design/methodology/approach The effectiveness of the educational program was tested by a quasi-experimental study with a pre- and post-test design. The study was conducted between September and October 2017. Multistage sampling was used to recruit 73 Thai female university students, including 36 students in the intervention group and 37 students in the comparison group. The intervention group received an eight-week educational program, while the comparison group did not. A self-administered questionnaire was used to assess the improvement of knowledge, attitudes and intention regarding condom and emergency contraceptive pill use. Descriptive statistics, paired samples t-test, Wilcoxon test and Mann–Whitney tests were used for data analysis. Findings Most participants in both groups had sexual intercourse. After the end of the program, the before-after mean score of the intervention group’s knowledge (8.0, 11.0), attitudes (29.4, 32.4) and intention (17.4, 20.4) were significantly increased (p-value<0.001). Post-intervention, there were statistically significant differences in knowledge scores (p-value<0.001) and intention scores (p-value=0.04) between the intervention group and the comparison group. Originality/value This educational program increases knowledge and intention but does not influence attitudes toward using condoms and emergency contraceptive pills.

Women Seeking Emergency Contraceptive Pills by Using the Internet

2007 ◽  
Vol 110 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-52 ◽  
Author(s):  
Justine Wu ◽  
Teresa Gipson ◽  
Nancy Chin ◽  
L L. Wynn ◽  
Kelly Cleland ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
The Internet ◽  
Emergency Contraceptive Pills ◽  
Contraceptive Pills ◽  
Emergency Contraceptive

How do levonorgestrel-only emergency contraceptive pills prevent pregnancy? Some considerations

2010 ◽  
Vol 27 (6) ◽  
pp. 439-442 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bruno Mozzanega ◽  
Erich Cosmi
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Contraceptive Pills ◽  
Contraceptive Pills ◽  
Emergency Contraceptive

scholarly journals Clinical Pharmacology of Hormonal Emergency Contraceptive Pills

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Celia M. J. Matyanga ◽  
Blessing Dzingirai
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Pharmacology ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Emergency Contraception ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Unwanted Pregnancy ◽  
Contraceptive Methods ◽  
Emergency Contraceptive Pills ◽  
Contraceptive Pills ◽  
Emergency Contraceptive ◽  
Emergency Contraceptives

Emergency contraceptives play a major role in preventing unwanted pregnancy. The use of emergency contraceptives is characterized by myths and lack of knowledge by both health professionals and users. The main objective of this paper is to summarize the clinical pharmacology of hormonal methods of emergency contraception. A literature review was done to describe in detail the mechanism of action, efficacy, pharmacokinetics, safety profile, and drug interactions of hormonal emergency contraceptive pills. This information is useful to healthcare professionals and users to fully understand how hormonal emergency contraceptive methods work.

scholarly journals Choosing Plan B Over Plan A: Risk Compensation Theory and Contraceptive Choice in India

Demography ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 58 (1) ◽  
pp. 273-294
Author(s):  
Pallavi Shukla ◽  
Hemant Kumar Pullabhotla ◽  
Mary Arends-Kuenning
Keyword(s):  
Contraceptive Method ◽  
Perceived Risk ◽  
Risk Compensation ◽  
Over The Counter ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Emergency Contraceptive Pills ◽  
Contraceptive Pills ◽  
Compensation Theory ◽  
Emergency Contraceptive ◽  
Contraceptive Choice

Abstract Can women's contraceptive method choice be better understood through risk compensation theory? This theory implies that people act with greater care when the perceived risk of an activity is higher and with less care when it is lower. We examine how increased over-the-counter access to emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs) accompanied by marketing campaigns in India affected women's contraceptive method choices and incidence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Although ECPs substantially reduce the risk of pregnancy, they are less effective than other contraceptive methods and do not reduce the risk of STIs. We test whether an exogenous policy change that increased access to ECPs leads people to substitute away from other methods of contraception, such as condoms, thereby increasing the risk of both unintended pregnancy and STIs. We find evidence for risk compensation in terms of reduced use of condoms but not for increases in rates of STIs.

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