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The Use and Effectiveness of Different Emergency Contraception Methods Among Adolescent Girls and Young Women in a Greek Clinic: A Cross-Sectional, Comparative, Observational Study [PDF]
Clinics and PracticeBackground: Emergency contraception (EC), also known as postcoital contraception, is a method used to prevent an unintended pregnancy following unprotected or inadequately protected sexual intercourse.
Athanasia Chatzilazarou +10 more
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Contraceptive risk events among family planning specialists: a cross sectional study [PDF]
Reproductive HealthBackground Proponents of abortion restriction cite advancements in contraceptive technology as a reason against the need for abortion care today, most recently through oral arguments in the Supreme Court of the United States case, Dobbs v.
Taylor N. Weckstein +3 more
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Why are pediatricians uncomfortable with prescribing emergency contraception for adolescents? [PDF]
Revista Paulista de Pediatria, 2023 Objective: Emergency contraception (EC) is an effective and safe method for preventing unplanned pregnancy after unprotected sexual intercourse among adolescents but is infrequently prescribed by pediatricians.
Renata Vieira Amorim +5 more
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Emergency contraception in university students: prevalence of use and knowledge gaps
Revista de Saúde Pública, 2021 OBJECTIVE Investigate prevalence of use and knowledge about emergency contraception (EC) among female university students from two higher education institutions.
Julia Barbian +6 more
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Emergency contraception: society of family planning clinical recommendation (2023)
Репродуктивная эндокринология, 2023 Emergency contraception (EC) refers to several contraceptive options that can be used within a few days after unprotected or under protected intercourse or sexual assault to reduce the risk of pregnancy.
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Journal of Education, Health and Sport, 2023 Introduction: Emergency contraception is a method of contraception instigated when the other ones have failed or after unprotected sex. Although highly effective, it is subject to the risk of side effects.
Kinga Śnieżek +9 more
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Studia Ecologiae et Bioethicae, 2015 The article focuses on ethical and legal aspects of the use of the postcoital contraception. In November 2014, The European Medicines Agency recommended a change in classification status from prescription to non-prescription for the emergency ...
Andrzej Kobyliński
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Pharmacy, 2022 Community pharmacists in Belgium frequently dispense emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs). However, variable and insufficient counseling practices exist across pharmacies, highlighting the need for standardization and quality improvement strategies.
Michael Ceulemans +7 more
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History, Policy and Nursing Practice Implications of the Plan B® Emergency Contraceptive [PDF]
, 2015 Numerous policy changes have expanded access to emergency contraception, such as Plan B®, in recent years. Plan B® is a progesterone‐based medication that prevents pregnancy from occurring up to 120 hours after unprotected intercourse by preventing ...
Dulin, Alexandra C. +2 more
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Evaluation of infertility [PDF]
, 2015 The most important goal of fertility investigation is to identify the cause(s) of infertility and to prescribe adequate therapy. The couple should be treated as a single unit as each partner contributes a share to the infertility potential of the couple.
Campana, A. +4 more
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