Emergency contraceptive options available for adolescents.
OBJECTIVE
A 16-year-old female patient came into a clinic seeking consultation after unprotected coitus. What treatments are available if this patient does not want to continue with a pregnancy?


CONCLUSIONS
Teen pregnancy is a substantial problem. Several emergency contraceptives exist, including the combined pill, the progesterone-only pill, and copper-bearing intrauterine devices. While many teenagers are unaware of these options, this armamentarium is very effective if used early after coitus and when further sexual activity is avoided for a few days.
Gupta
Vishal
V
Pediatric Research in Emergency Therapeutics program, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Goldman
Ran D
RD
D000293:Adolescent; D044363:Contraception, Postcoital; D003278:Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal / Q000008:administration & dosage; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007435:Intrauterine Devices, Copper; D011247:Pregnancy; D011253:Pregnancy in Adolescence / Q000517:prevention & control*; D047568:Unsafe Sex
D003278:Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal