Post-coital contraception by estrogen/progestagen combination or IUD insertion.
Five-hundred-thirty-eight patients received a complete follow-up to the first menses after post-coital contraception (PCC). Hormonal contraception (pill) was used in 436 women and mechanical contraception (IUD) was used in 102 women. No pregnancies were observed in the IUD group, while 8 pregnancies were found in the hormonal group. A comparative evaluation of the effectiveness and side effects of the two methods was made. The usefulness of PCC after an unprotected intercourse in order to avoid a pregnancy is confirmed.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003075:Coitus; D003277:Contraceptives, Oral, Combined / Q000008:administration & dosage; D003281:Contraceptives, Postcoital / Q000008:administration & dosage; D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007434:Intrauterine Devices; D008598:Menstruation; D008875:Middle Aged; D013997:Time Factors
D003277:Contraceptives, Oral, Combined; D003281:Contraceptives, Postcoital