Appreciation for analysis of how levonorgestrel works and reservations with the use of meloxicam as emergency contraception

A Patrick Schneider 2nd; Christopher Kubat; Christine M Zainer

doi:10.1080/00243639.2016.1145894

Appreciation for analysis of how levonorgestrel works and reservations with the use of meloxicam as emergency contraception

Linacre Q. 2016 Feb;83(1):52-68. doi: 10.1080/00243639.2016.1145894.

Authors

A Patrick Schneider 2nd¹, Christopher Kubat², Christine M Zainer³

Affiliations

¹ Saint Joseph Hospital, Lexington, Kentucky, USA.
² Catholic Social Services of Southern Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska, USA.
³ Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.

Abstract

This paper is a response to Dr. Kathleen Raviele's recent article on her critical analysis of the use of levonorgestrel given to women postsexual assault and her suggestion that the use of Meloxicam may be an ethical alternative.

Keywords: Abortifacient; Breakthrough ovulation; Medically induced abortions; Mobic for women; NSAID; Progesterone; Prostaglandins; The use of Meloxicam post sexual assault; The use of levonorgestrel post sexual assault.

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