A review of morning-after contraceptive pills has concluded they are suitable for heavier women. The European Medicines Agency said pills containing levonorgestrel or ulipristal acetate, such as Norlevo, “can continue to be used in women of all weights”. It said the benefits outweighed the risks. Studies had suggested the pills did not work effectively in women over 11st 3lb, increasing the risk of pregnancy. Following its review, the EMA said: “Having assessed all the available evidence on the effectiveness of emergency contraceptives, the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) considered that the data available are too limited and not robust enough to conclude with certainty that contraceptive effect is reduced with increased bodyweight, as stated in the product information for Norlevo.” The CHMP recommended that the results of its review should be included in the product information of emergency contraceptives.