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Alison Edelman, M.D., M.P.H., Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
OHSU

Studies

Emergency Contraceptive (EC) Disparities Study

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This study is being conducted to learn more about why some people are at greater risk for oral emergency contraceptive failure while others are not. We are hoping to find out if genetic differences impact the risk of emergency contraceptive failure. The drug used in this study is the FDA approved oral emergency contraceptive pill containing ulipristal acetate (UPA, otherwise known as Ella©). The overall goal of this research is to improve the effectiveness of emergency contraceptive pills for all people. The study will test to see how well the drug (UPA) works on the ovary as well as to gather more information in women of varying race and ethnicity.

Drug Study, Birth Control
Female, age 18-40