Endometrial suction in luteal phase as a method of late postcoital contraception.
In a pilot study group of 25 women presenting in our clinic after exposure at ovulation to undesired pregnancy, endometrial suction by means of a Pipelle catheter was performed. Sixteen of the 25 women had proven fertility and 9 had never tried to conceive. The women were aged 18 to 38 years. Pathological dating of endometrial sampling verified that the patients were actually post-ovulation in all cases studied. hCG tests were performed 10 to 14 days after endometrial suction and all were negative. We conclude that endometrial suction in the luteal phase is a possible means of postcoital non-hormonal contraception, and we are currently expanding our study.
Family Planning Clinic, Kupat Holim, Dan District, Israel.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003267:Contraception / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008183:Luteal Phase; D010865:Pilot Projects; D013525:Surgical Instruments; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014619:Vacuum Curettage / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*