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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, Christof Schaefer, Katarina Dathe, Jenny Katharina Wagner   +3 more
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Immunopharmacology of ulipristal as an emergency contraceptive [PDF]

, 2011
Ralph P MiechDepartment of Molecular Pharmacology, Physiology and Biotechnology, Warren Alpert School of Medicine, Brown University, Providence, RI, USAAbstract: A new progesterone antagonist, ulipristal has been made available as an emergency ...
Miech RP, Ralph Miech
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Ulipristal acetate versus levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system for heavy menstrual bleeding: the UCON randomised controlled trial and mechanism of action study

, 2023
BackgroundHeavy menstrual bleeding affects one in four women and negatively impacts quality of life. The levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system is an effective long-term treatment but is discontinued by many due to unpredictable bleeding, or ...
Whitaker LHR, Middleton LJ, Priest L, Odedra S, Cheed V, Nicholls EP, Williams ARW, Roberts N, Stubbs CE, Tryposkiadis K, Bensoussane H, Chodankar R, Murray AA, Nicol M, Tsolova AO, Yin K, Cruz M, Leow HW, Kershaw LE, McLenachan SL, McKillop G, Walker J, Semple SI, Clark TJ, Lumsden MA, Hapangama DK, Saraswat L, Bhattacharya S, Smith P, Daniels J, Critchley HOD.   +30 more
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Proteins involved in oxidative stress in leiomyoma tissues treated with ulipristal acetate

, 2021
Uterine leiomyoma presents the highest incidence among benign tumors of the female reproductive tract. The present study compared the proteome of leiomyoma treated with ulipristal acetate with that of untreated leiomyoma to investigate protein expression
Aloisio M., Di Lorenzo G., Scrimin F., Romano F., Castillo de Spelorzi, Y. C., Biffi S., Franchin C., de Spelorzi Y. C. C., Licastro D., Athanasakis E., Stabile G., Ricci G., Ura B., Arrigoni G., Monasta L., Gaita B.   +15 more
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Expulsion of a uterine myoma in a patient treated with ulipristal acetate [PDF]

, 2015
peer reviewedDescription of a spontaneous expulsion of a submucosal myoma in a patient treated with ulipristal ...
POISMANS, Gaëlle, Julia Nwachuku, Michelle Nisolle, NISOLLE, Michelle, Elke Bestel, CHANTRAINE, Frédéric, Bestel, Elke, Gaelle Poismans, Nwachuku, Julia, Frederic Chantraine   +9 more
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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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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, Resilia Sihaloho, Batara Imanuel Sirait   +2 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, Laura Hagopian, Judith Linden   +2 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, Jacqueline Lamme, Kelly Cleland   +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, Gómez Elías, Matías Daniel, Caille, Adriana María, Bahamondes, Luis, Cuasnicu, Patricia Sara, Cohen, Débora J.   +5 more
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