Conflicting Contraindications:
Combined ECPs
• World Health Organization
– Confirmed pregnancy
• Faculty of FP and RH Care (United Kingdom)
– Confirmed pregnancy
– Migraine at presentation (if Hx of focal migraine)
– Past Hx of thromboembolism (relative
contraindication)
• Planned Parenthood Federation of America
– Suspicion or evidence of established pregnancy
WHO Emergency Contraception: A Guide for Service Delivery 1998
Kubba. Emergency Contraception Guidelines for Doctors 1995
PPFA Manual of Medical Standards and Guidelines 1998