Postcoital contraception

Postcoital contraception refers to an emergency intervention indicated for females of reproductive potential to prevent unintended pregnancy following unprotected sexual intercourse, contraceptive failure, or sexual assault

Postcoital contraception refers to an emergency intervention indicated for females of reproductive potential to prevent unintended pregnancy following unprotected sexual intercourse, contraceptive failure, or sexual assault Rather than terminating an established pregnancy, this clinical state involves acute, time-sensitive risk reduction within the female reproductive system prior to implantation Pathophysiologically, it functions primarily by inhibiting or delaying follicular rupture and the mi...

Rather than terminating an established pregnancy, this clinical state involves acute, time-sensitive risk reduction within the female reproductive system prior to implantation Pathophysiologically, it functions primarily by inhibiting or delaying follicular rupture and the mid-cycle luteinizing hormone surge to prevent ovulation, while secondary mechanisms may alter cervical mucus or endometrial receptivity to impede fertilization