Ectopic Pregnancy Following Levonorgesterol-Only Emergency Contraception: The First Malaysian Case Report
- Author:
Natasha MN
;
Khoo HW
;
Sulaiman AS
;
Nur Azurah AG, Md Dali Azh, Jamil MA
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Levonogrestrel;
emergency contraception;
ectopic pregnancy
- From:Medicine and Health
2012;7(2):107-111
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Levonorgestrel (LNG) is a well-known safe and efficacious emergency contraception (EC). However, ectopic pregnancy following the failure of LNG-only EC has been reported. The exact incidence of ectopic pregnancy has been hindered by lack of data due to the fact that LNG-only EC is accessible at pharmacies without a prescription. We describe a case of ectopic pregnancy in an 18 year-old single woman who took LNG-only EC within 48 hours of unprotected sexual intercourse.
