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Study on emergency contraception with Cu T 200 B and 0.75 mg Levonorgestrel (2 doses) using cafeteria approach

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Abstract

Objectives

To study the need for emergency contraception (EC) and evaluate the efficacy and side effects of Cu T 200 B and Levonorgestrel (LNG).

Material and Methods

A 2-years study was conducted at Kasturba Hospital, Delhi, India.

Results

A total of 68 subjects were enrolled. Of them, 16 (23.53%) chose Cu T and 52 (76.47%) chose LNG as emergency contraceptives. LNG was given to subjects who came within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse and Cu T was given to those who came after 72 hours but within 120 hours of unprotected intercourse. Reasons for EC were: no contraception used (50%), problems with barrier method (42.65%), problems with IUD (7.35%). Side effects were minimal with LNG (5.77% subjects complained of nausea). Among Cu T users 12.5% subjects complained of irregular bleeding and 18.75% had low abdominal pain.

Conclusions

Both LNG and Cu T 200 B are safe and effective methods of EC with low side effects.

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  1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kastuba Hospital, Delhi, India

    Pushpa Bhatia

  2. 138, DDA Flats, SFS, Pocket B, Mount Kailash, East of Kailash, New Delhi, 110065, India

    Pushpa Bhatia

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Bhatia, P. Study on emergency contraception with Cu T 200 B and 0.75 mg Levonorgestrel (2 doses) using cafeteria approach. J Obstet Gynecol India 61, 317–322 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13224-011-0035-6

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