Use of Very Low Dose Mifepristone as Emergency Contraception in Thai Women: A Preliminary Report

Abstract

The objectives of this study were to evaluate use of low dose mifepristone 10 mg in term of efficacy, bleeding patterns, side effects and satisfaction of Thai acceptors. There were 60 women who participated in the study. Their mean age was 31 ± 6.5 years. All of them were Buddhists and most of them finished secondary school or higher. Thirty six point seven percent of the women had not been pregnant, 60% had had a live birth and 30% had history of abortion. Most women had used oral pill in the past (76.7%). No pregnancies were occurred among clients. The pregnancy rate was 0%. Few had some side effects. There was no statistically difference in interval and duration of previous and treatment cycle. It was concluded that use of low dose mifepristone was effective, safe, and few side effects.