Mechanism of action of hormonal preparations used for emergency contraception: a review of the literature

Contraception. 2001 Mar;63(3):111-21. doi: 10.1016/s0010-7824(01)00184-6.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Contraceptives, Postcoital*
  • Estrogens* / administration & dosage
  • Ethinyl Estradiol / administration & dosage
  • Female
  • Hormone Antagonists / administration & dosage
  • Humans
  • Levonorgestrel / administration & dosage
  • Mifepristone / administration & dosage
  • Pregnancy
  • Progestins* / administration & dosage

Substances

  • Contraceptives, Postcoital
  • Estrogens
  • Hormone Antagonists
  • Progestins
  • Mifepristone
  • Ethinyl Estradiol
  • Levonorgestrel