Sexual and reproductive health

Safety of levonorgestrel-alone emergency contraceptive pills

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UNDP/UNFPA/WHO/World Bank Special Programme of Research, Development and Research Training in Human Reproduction (HRP)

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Number of pages: 3
Publication date: 2010
Languages: English, French, Spanish
WHO reference number: WHO/RHR/HRP/10.06 - Web only

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Emergency contraception can prevent most pregnancies when taken after intercourse. It provides an important back-up in cases of unprotected intercourse or contraceptive accident (such as forgotten pills or torn condoms), and is especially valuable after rape or coerced sex. This fact sheet refers to levonorgestrel-alone emergency contraception pills (LNG ECPs), which are available in most countries.

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