Don't Let a Patient's Weight Dissuade You From Using Emergency Contraception

November 2016

Women will hear mixed messages about whether weight or drug interactions affect the efficacy of emergency contraceptives.

There's been controversy over whether hormonal emergency contraceptives are less effective in overweight or obese women.

But FDA says there's not enough evidence to change labeling. And recent CDC guidelines confirm these women CAN use emergency contraception.

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