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Ulipristal acetate emergency contraception [PDF]
Journal of Family Planning and Reproductive Health Care, 2013 I read with interest the letter by Webb et al. 1 about the pitfalls of adapting the Clinical Effectiveness Unit's guidance on emergency contraception (EC).2 Their letter discusses, in relation …
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Ulipristal acetate and pregnancy outcome—an observational study [PDF]
Human Reproduction, 2020 Abstract STUDY QUESTION Is the failure of the selective progesterone receptor modulator ulipristal acetate (UPA) as emergency contraception (EC; 30 mg, single) or inadvertent exposure for myoma treatment (5 mg/d) in pregnancy associated with a higher risk of birth defects, spontaneous abortion (SAB ...
Maria Hoeltzenbein +3 more
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State of emergency contraception in the U.S., 2018
Contraception and Reproductive Medicine, 2018 Emergency contraception is indicated in instances of unprotected sexual intercourse, including reproductive coercion, sexual assault, and contraceptive failure.
Kristin O. Haeger +2 more
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The Efficacy of Emergency Contraception to Prevent Pregnancy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Obgynia, 2023 Objective: A systematic review and meta-analysis to determine the effectiveness of various emergency contraceptive methods to prevent pregnancy. Method: This study followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-analyses (PRISMA ...
Tigor Peniel Simanjuntak +2 more
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Mechanisms involved in the contraceptive effects of ulipristal acetate [PDF]
Reproduction, 2020 Abstract The use of emergency contraception (EC) methods is increasing worldwide as it constitutes an effective way to prevent unplanned pregnancy after unprotected sexual intercourse. During the last decade, ulipristal acetate (UPA), a selective progesterone receptor modulator, has emerged as the most effective EC pill, and it is now
Munuce, María José +5 more
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Emerging Options for Emergency Contraception
Clinical Medicine Insights: Reproductive Health, 2013 Emergency post-coital contraception (EC) is an effective method of preventing pregnancy when used appropriately. EC has been available since the 1970s, and its availability and use have become widespread.
Atsuko Koyama +2 more
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Menopause Review, 2017 Uterine myomas (fibromas, leiomyomas) are the most common tumours in women, and their clinical signs and symptoms are presented by 25-40% of patients with these benign tumours.
Włodzimierz Baranowski
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Modern aspects of complex treatment of hysteromyoma
Лечащий Врач, 2021 Possibilities of efficiency increase of treating patients of late reproductive age with hysteromyoma were studied. In pre-surgery preparation, selective modulators of receptors to progesterone, and ulipristal acetate were used.
L. V. Adamyan +3 more
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Safety after extended repeated use of ulipristal acetate for uterine fibroids. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2017 To assess long term safety of extended repeated 3-month courses of ulipristal acetate (UPA) 10 mg/day, for up to 8 courses, with focus on endometrial and laboratory safety parameters.This long-term, multi-center, open-label cohort, follow up study ...
Bart C J M Fauser +10 more
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Antiprogestins reduce epigenetic field cancerization in breast tissue of young healthy women
Genome Medicine, 2022 Background Breast cancer is a leading cause of death in premenopausal women. Progesterone drives expansion of luminal progenitor cells, leading to the development of poor-prognostic breast cancers.
Thomas E. Bartlett +22 more
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