Ulipristal Acetate: The Latest in Emergency Contraception.
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2013-03
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Abstract
Unintended pregnancy is a global reproductive health problem. Emergency contraception (EC) provides women with a safe
means of preventing unwanted pregnancies following unprotected intercourse. Current gold standard emergency contraceptive
is levonorgestrel (LNG) given within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse. Ulipristal acetate is a selective progesterone receptor
modulator (SPRM) recently approved by US FDA for emergency contraception. It can be used upto five days (120 hours) after
an unprotected intercourse and a single dose of 30 mg is effective.
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Ulipristal acetate, ella, emergency contraception
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Soni Monica, Soni Prasoon. Ulipristal Acetate: The Latest in Emergency Contraception. Indian Journal of Clinical Practice. 2013 Mar; 23(10): 642-644.