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Purpose <p>Emergency contraception offers a safe, accessible opportunity to prevent pregnancy in the case of unprotected intercourse or contraceptive method failure. However, it is not frequently discussed in the context of pediatric primary care. Many providers and patients are unaware that there are multiple forms of emergency contraception available or that there are differences in efficacy among the methods.[1].</p> Recent Findings <p>There are 2 categories of emergency contraception: oral emergency contraception and IUDs. Both the 52&#xa0;mg levonorgestrel and the copper IUD work as emergency contraception. There are some differences in timing and patient characteristics that influence efficacy of emergency contraception.</p> Summary <p>As rates of unintended pregnancy are highest for adolescents and young adults,[2] a conversation about emergency contraception should be part of routine contraceptive counseling.[3] Pediatric healthcare providers are well placed to educate their patients about emergency contraception and to dispel misconceptions.</p>

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Emergency Contraception: A Method Well-Suited to Adolescents

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    2025年5月16日

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  • Julia Potter,
  • Amanda V. French

摘要

Purpose

Emergency contraception offers a safe, accessible opportunity to prevent pregnancy in the case of unprotected intercourse or contraceptive method failure. However, it is not frequently discussed in the context of pediatric primary care. Many providers and patients are unaware that there are multiple forms of emergency contraception available or that there are differences in efficacy among the methods.[1].

Recent Findings

There are 2 categories of emergency contraception: oral emergency contraception and IUDs. Both the 52 mg levonorgestrel and the copper IUD work as emergency contraception. There are some differences in timing and patient characteristics that influence efficacy of emergency contraception.

Summary

As rates of unintended pregnancy are highest for adolescents and young adults,[2] a conversation about emergency contraception should be part of routine contraceptive counseling.[3] Pediatric healthcare providers are well placed to educate their patients about emergency contraception and to dispel misconceptions.