Emergency contraception from historical myth to modern reality: a historical timeline and updated interpretation

Introduction: Emergency contraception is the use of a birth control method after coitus has taken place and there fear that it may lead to pregnancy. Historical attempts were more likely be harmful rather than effective. Oral estrogens, progestins, anti-progesterone, partial agonist/antagonists progesterone have all been used with varying degrees efficacy. Currently ethinyl estradiol/levonorgestrel combinations, levonorgestrel alone, ulipristal acetate, mifepristone are usual oral methods depending on availability. Copper carrying recently releasing intrauterine devices also successfully. The appear effective regular contraceptive in addition therapeutic properties. Background: The evolution from longer duration treatments side effects current single tablet levonorgestrel, or low reasonable efficacy described. role highly copper device now for emergency examined. Conclusion: Oral short term solution. Expanding include provide long health benefits as well providing contraception.