Safety data for levonorgestrel, ulipristal acetate and Yuzpe regimens for emergency contraception

Jatlaoui, Tara C.; Riley, Halley; Curtis, Kathryn M.

doi:10.1016/j.contraception.2015.11.001

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“…Commonly reported side effects of LN include fatigue, headache, dizziness, nausea, irritability, decrease in libido, fluid accumulation, acne, menstrual disorders, abnormal uterine bleeding, hirsutism, hair loss, as well as breast tenderness. 13 , 14 Bleeding as an adverse reaction of LN has been reported only for the gynecological system until now at a percentage of 31%. 15 Even more severe adverse effects, as well as susceptibility to the development of serious diseases, have also been documented, albeit rarely.…”

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Diffuse Alveolar Hemorrhage after Receiving Oral Levonorgerstrel for Emergency Contraception: A Case Report

Georgopoulou

Papadopoulou

Moyseos

et al. 2021

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Introduction: Drug-induced diffuse alveolar hemorrhage (DAH) has been associated with the administration of various medications, among which levonorgestrel (LN) has not been reported until now. Case Presentation: This case study describes a 42-year-old woman who presented with hemoptysis, hypoxemia, and radiological depiction of ground glass opacities, 3 days after she had received emergency contraceptive medication containing levonorgestrel. Emergent bronchoscopy was performed, and BAL was diagnostic of diffuse alveolar hemorrhage (DAH). A thorough diagnostic approach was followed, in order to detect the underlying pathological condition that induced DAH. The absence of other identifiable pathological conditions in this patient raised suspicion of LN’s potential causative role. Conclusion: DAH has not been reported as an adverse effect of LN until now. However, LN has been found to exert immunomodulatory effects and to present potential for manifestations of vasculitis as well as severe hypersensitivity reactions. These mechanisms may have been implicated in the development of DAH in our patient, who presented no other pathological conditions.

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Diffuse Alveolar Hemorrhage after Receiving Oral Levonorgerstrel for Emergency Contraception: A Case Report

Georgopoulou

Papadopoulou

Moyseos

et al. 2021

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“…Even though the manufacturer does not commend UPA use for lactating women, the World Health Organization has published an update to its EC guidelines suggesting that UPA benefits outweigh its risks in most cases among the breastfeeding women. On the other hand the copper IUD provides a very effective and hormone-free option for EC in breast-feeding women [10] .…”

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Emergency Contraception Types and Mechanism of Actions

Al‐Hasani¹

2018

Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine

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Introduction: roughly 50% of pregnancy in the United States are unintended, and one of the reasons behind is lack of knowledge among women about various methods of emergency contraception. They come in tablet form, which is commonly known as the morning after pill, and coper intrauterine devices. Aim of the work: In this study, our aim is to discuss various methods commonly used for emergency contraception, and explore their availability and adverse effects. We will also find its application in obese and breast-feeding women. Methodology: we conducted this review using a comprehensive search of MEDLINE, PubMed and EMBASE from January 2010 to March 2017. The following search terms were used: emergency contraception, morning after pill, adverse effects of emergency contraception, obese women contraception Conclusion: Proper education if provided by health care providers to their female patients regarding methods of emergency contraception can lower rates of unintended pregnancies and elective abortions. Such awareness, consultation, and prescription must be given to all women of reproductive age, regardless of marital status for decreasing adverse outcomes of long term health of the woman and decrease rate of abortion.

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“…24 Despite well-documented minimal risks, adolescents are concerned about impacts on long-term health and fertility. [24][25][26] Research exploring youths' knowledge of the copper IUD as EC reveals that adolescents are generally unaware that the IUD can be used for this purpose, but that once informed, many will choose it. [27][28][29] As yet, no studies explore young people's knowledge of UPA EC.…”

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Emergency Contraception: Two Steps Forward, One Step Back

Davis

Praditpan

2016

Semin Reprod Med

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Emergency contraceptives can prevent pregnancy, when used after unprotected sex around the time of ovulation. In the past 15 years, access to emergency contraception (EC) in the United States has increased and more women use it. Emerging data may tailor EC prescribing based on patient weight and starting other contraception. There are several EC options-oral levonorgestrel and oral ulipristal acetate and the copper intrauterine device. Ideally, women should have EC access at low or no cost. Yet, several barriers-limited patient and provider knowledge about EC, cost, EC stocking practices, and state and federal laws exempting providers from supplying EC-make it difficult to integrate this time-sensitive treatment into women's reproductive health care.

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Safety data for levonorgestrel, ulipristal acetate and Yuzpe regimens for emergency contraception

Cited by 31 publications

References 50 publications

Diffuse Alveolar Hemorrhage after Receiving Oral Levonorgerstrel for Emergency Contraception: A Case Report

Diffuse Alveolar Hemorrhage after Receiving Oral Levonorgerstrel for Emergency Contraception: A Case Report

Emergency Contraception Types and Mechanism of Actions

Emergency Contraception: Two Steps Forward, One Step Back

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