ABSTRACT
Although ‘Levonelle-2’® (progesterone-only post-coital contraception) is now available without medical prescription, many women still present to medical practitioners for emergency contraception. The commonest presentation is following unprotected intercourse or condom accident. However, emergency contraception may also be indicated if combined oral contraceptive pills (COCP) or progesterone only pills (POP) have been missed, if a ‘DepoProvera’ injection is not given within 89 days of the previous one, if a diaphragm has been incorrectly used or an IUCD is removed mid-cycle.
