Pharmacokinetics of levonorgestrel and ulipristal acetate emergency contraception in women with normal and obese body mass index.
Sponsor: |
Society for Family Planning |
Enrolling: |
Female Patients Only |
Study Length: |
2 Months |
Clinic Visits: |
3 |
IRB Number: |
AAAP1857 |
Contact: |
Carolyn Westhoff: 212-305-4805 / clw3@columbia.edu |
The unintended pregnancy rate is rising despite increased availability and use of different types of emergency contraception (EC) pills. Few studies have addressed reasons for EC failure, yet such an investigation may allow researchers to better understand if EC can be used more successfully.Recently studies have shown that EC failure rates are higher in heavier women compared to thin women. No studies describe why these differences exist. We propose a study to compare blood levels in thin and heavier women of two types of EC pills levonorgestrel EC (like Plan-B One Step or its generic counterparts) and ulipristal acetate EC (ellaOne). We hope to show that all women have similar blood hormone levels. If women of all weights have similar blood hormone levels, then we would recommend research to find alternative reasons for observed differences in EC failure between thin and heavier women.
This study is closed
Investigator
Carolyn Westhoff, MD
Are you currently pregnant? |
Yes |
No |
Do you get your period every month? |
Yes |
No |
Are you using hormonal contraception such as the pill, patch, ring, shot, implant or LNG-IUS today? |
Yes |
No |
Are you willing to either be abstinent or use a non-hormonal method of contraception such as male condoms during the study? |
Yes |
No |