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“Double Dose” Plan B?

Dr. Chapa’s Clinical Pearls.
Dr. Chapa’s Clinical Pearls.
Episode • Jul 5, 2022 • 13m
There is some controversial/conflicting data on whether LNG-based emergency contraception is less effective in patients who are overweight or obese. Can giving a “double dose” of Plan B make-up for this potential short coming in these patients? What is the FDA’s response to these weight-based efficacy claims? In this session we will review a recent publication from June 2022 in Obstetrics and Gynecology which helps answer this very timely question.