Appreciation for analysis of how levonorgestrel works and reservations with the use of meloxicam as emergency contraception.
This paper is a response to Dr. Kathleen Raviele's recent article on her critical analysis of the use of levonorgestrel given to women postsexual assault and her suggestion that the use of Meloxicam may be an ethical alternative.
Saint Joseph Hospital, Lexington, Kentucky, USA.
A Patrick
AP
Schneider
Catholic Social Services of Southern Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska, USA.
Christopher
C
Kubat
Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.
Christine M
CM
Zainer
Abortifacient; Breakthrough ovulation; Medically induced abortions; Mobic for women; NSAID; Progesterone; Prostaglandins; The use of Meloxicam post sexual assault; The use of levonorgestrel post sexual assault