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How should I incorporate emergency contraception counseling into my practice?

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: How should I incorporate emergency contraception counseling into my practice? Q:At her annual checkup, my 25-year-old patient reports being sexually active with 1 male partner and using condoms "sometimes."She does not wish to become pregnant in the next year.I review contraception options with her, and she elects to continue condoms alone.What additional counseling can help her prevent unintended pregnancy?Emergency contraception counseling should be provided routinely to women at risk of unintended pregnancy as part of counseling on reproductive goals.Prescribing oral emergency contraception, particularly ulipristal acetate, in advance of need can mitigate barriers to access and ensure timely use.

Source: Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine

DOI: 10.3949/ccjm.92a.25029

Authors: Alexa R. Wilden, Heather M. Wainstein

Institution: The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Language: English

Topic: Reproductive Health and Contraception

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4416864701