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KMID : 0358120020280020121
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Journal of the Korean Public Health Association
2002 Volume.28 No. 2 p.121 ~ p.126
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Effectiveness and Side Effects of Emergency Contraceptive Pills
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Park Sang-Hwa
Han Jung-Ho
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Abstract
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Emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs) refer to method women can use to prevent pregnancy following unprotected sexual intercourse (without contraception and contraceptive failure). There are two types of ECPs in use, including progestin-only and combined-pill regimens. The progestin-only regimen is more effect and side effects occurred less frequently than with combined-pill regimen. The failure rate of ECPs was ranged from 0.8 percent to 9.0 percent. The common side effect is the disturbance of menstrual cycle. The other side effects associated with ECPs include nausea, dizziness, fatigue, breast tenderness, vomiting and headaches. There are no known long-term health risks associated with ECPs use. The adverse effect of ECPs can be reduced by offering accurate ECPs information to users and providers.
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KEYWORD
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Emergency contraception, side effect
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