Author:
Ghike Sunita,Somalwar Savita A,Joshi Sulbha A,Kawthalkar Anjali S,Jain Sheela H,Gawande Madhuri S
Abstract
ABSTRACT
Hormonal emergency contraceptive drugs designed to prevent undesired pregnancy are available over the counter. In spite of availability of various contraceptive techniques, couple protection rate in our country is still inadequate. A large number of couples prefer to use emergency contraceptive pill instead of regular contraceptives. Though hormonal emergency contraceptives pills are highly effective and safe with fewer side effects, their failure rate is high when used in periovulatory period with increased chances of ectopic pregnancy.
How to cite this article
Jain SH, Ghike S, Gawande MS, Joshi SA, Kawthalkar AS, Somalwar SA. LNG Emergency Contraceptive Pills: Risk Factor for Ectopic Pregnancy. J South Asian Feder Obst Gynae 2013;5(2):87-88.
Publisher
Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishing
Subject
Obstetrics and Gynecology
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