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Continued Use of Effective Contraception After Use of Emergency Contraception

Information source: Karolinska Institutet
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this data on August 20, 2015
Link to the current ClinicalTrials.gov record.

Condition(s) targeted: Emergency Contraception; Contraception; Reproductive Health

Phase: N/A

Status: Completed

Sponsored by: Karolinska Institutet

Summary

Women using an emergency contraceptive method must use back up protection for 1-2 weeks depending on method. The Copper-IUD is the most effective emergency contraceptive method. The investigators wish to explore if women choosing the Cooper IUD have a higher frequency of use of an effective contraceptive method 3 months and 6 months after the use of an emergency contraceptive method than women who choose to use the emergency contraceptive pill EllaOne (ulipristal acetate).

Clinical Details

Study design: Observational Model: Cohort, Time Perspective: Prospective

Primary outcome: Use of an effective contraceptive method

Eligibility

Minimum age: 18 Years. Maximum age: 45 Years. Gender(s): Female.

Criteria:

Inclusion Criteria:

- women over 18 years

- eligible for all emergency contraception

Exclusion Criteria:

- previous conisation

- known stenosis of the cervix

- signs of ongoing genital infection

- known uterine anomaly

- Known bleeding disorder

Locations and Contacts

RFSU clinic, Stockholm, Sweden
Additional Information

Starting date: March 2014
Last updated: March 2, 2015

Page last updated: August 20, 2015

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