To examine contraceptive choices among women seeking termination of pregnancy (TOP) and the provision of the chosen methods
We investigated the one-year pregnancy rates for emergency contraception (EC) users who selected the copper T380 IUD or oral levonorgestrel (LNG) for EC.
Fertility can return shortly after childbirth, with ovulation reported as early as 3 to 4 weeks post-delivery in nonbreastfeeding mothers.1 Up to 50% of women are reported to resume sexual activity by 6 weeks.2 Therefore, there is a risk of unplanned pregnancy in the postpartum period unless effective contraceptive methods are used
The World Health Organisation recognises the importance of pleasurable and safe sexual experiences, and the ability to control the number, timing and spacing of one’s children.1 In the UK, there has been much focus on developing sexual health policies and services for younger age groups which has led to a welcome fall in rates of unintended pregnancy.