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

The Linacre Quarterly, 83(1), 52-68

DOI 10.1080/00243639.2016.1145894

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.

Topics

levonorgestrel mechanism of action, emergency contraception ethical analysis, meloxicam post sexual assault, abortifacient versus contraceptive mechanism, plan b mode of action debate, ethical alternatives emergency contraception, progesterone breakthrough ovulation, nsaid emergency contraception, informed consent emergency contraception, mechanism transparency contraception, post assault contraception ethics

Cite this article

Schneider, A. P., Kubat, C., & Zainer, C. M. (2016). Appreciation for analysis of how levonorgestrel works and reservations with the use of meloxicam as emergency contraception. *The Linacre Quarterly*, *83*(1), 52-68. https://doi.org/10.1080/00243639.2016.1145894

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