<prompt> Yuzpe method is a type ofEmergency post-coital hormonal contraceptionEmergency post-coital IUCD contraceptionMale contraceptionReversible minilap  <response>: Ans. a Emergency post-coital hormonal contraception Ref. Shaws Textbook of Gynaecology 13th ed:233In Yuzpe method, a post-coital hormonal contraception, two doses of 100 meg ethinyl-oestradiol 500 meg levonorgestrel 12 h apart are given in 72 hours of intercourse.EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION POSTCOITAL CONTRACEPTIONMechanism of action1. Delayinginhibiting ovulation2. Inhibiting fertilization3. Preventing implantation of fertilized egg.4. Degenartion of Corpus leuteumIndications1. Unprotected intercourse2. Condom rupture3. Missed pills4. Sexual assault or rape5. First time intercourse.Risk of pregnancy after single act of unprotected coitus around time of ovulation--8.Methods1. Morning after pills Conjugated estrogen and ethnyl estradiol--use in 72 hr.2. Combined hormonal regimen YUZPE method23. POP very successful4. IUCD should be inserted within 5 days5. RU486 Mifepristone-single dose 600 mg irrespective of day and number of intercourse.ALSO KNOWVery low dose OC pills called Mircette - desogestrelethinyl estradiol and ethinyl estradiol Tablets provide an oral contraceptive regimen of 21 white round tablets each containing 0.15 mg desogestrel and 0.02 mg ethinyl estradiol. 