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7.2.3 Preparations for uterine fibroids and endometriosis - View Category

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ULIPRISTAL ACETATE (ESMYA)

Restrictions:

The treatment of moderate to severe symptoms of uterine fibroids in adult women is restricted to the following MHRA advice:

  • intermittent treatment of moderate to severe symptoms of uterine fibroids in women of reproductive age who are not eligible for surgery or where surgery has failed
  • treatment is to be initiated and supervised by a physician experienced in the diagnosis and treatment of uterine fibroids

Please refer to MHRA information prior to initiation.

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7.3.5 Emergency contraception - View Category

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ULIPRISTAL ACETATE

Prescribing Notes:

  • Ulipristal is licensed for use in women presenting up to 120 hours after unprotected intercourse for whom the insertion of an IUD is not acceptable. 
  • Please follow the CoSRH guidance for appropriate use. 

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