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Does BMI affect emergency birth-control effectiveness?

Dr. Chapa’s Clinical Pearls.
Dr. Chapa’s Clinical Pearls.
Episode • Sep 15, 2018 • 7m
Levonorgestrel and ulipristal are 2 oral emergency contraceptive options. Since 2010, pharmacokinetic studies have suggested a lower effectiveness of levonorgestrel in overweight and obese women. In this podcast, we will review the pharmacokinetic data as well as professional society opinions on this topic.