What Kind of Emergency Contraception Is Best For Me?
WEBOption 1: You can get certain IUDs within 120 hours (five days) after having unprotected sex. This is the most effective type of emergency contraception. These IUDs work as well on day 1 as on day 5. Option 2: Take an emergency contraception pill (AKA the morning-after pill) within 120 hours (5 days) after having unprotected sex.
Emergency Contraception - US SPR | CDC
WEBEmergency contraception consists of methods that can be used by women after sexual intercourse to prevent pregnancy. Emergency contraception methods have varying ranges of effectiveness depending on the method and timing of administration. Four options are available in the United States: the Cu-IUD and three types of ECPs.
Emergency contraception | Office on Women's Health
WEBJan 6, 2023 · Emergency contraception is a method of birth control you can use if you had sex without using birth control or if your birth control method did not work correctly. You must use emergency contraception as soon as possible after unprotected sex.
Birth control Emergency contraception - Mayo Clinic
WEBFeb 9, 2023 · Emergency contraception. By Mayo Clinic Staff. Emergency contraception helps prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex. Emergency contraception isn't meant to be used in place of routine birth control. But it's an option if you have unprotected sex, your method of birth control fails or you miss a birth control pill.
Emergency Contraception Services | Get the Morning-After Pill
WEBEmergency contraception is birth control you can use to prevent pregnancy up to five days (120 hours) after unprotected sex. It’s safe and effective. There are two types of emergency contraception: morning-after pills, and certain IUDs.
Emergency contraception - World Health Organization (WHO)
WEBEmergency contraception (EC) can prevent up to over 95% of pregnancies when taken within 5 days after intercourse. EC can be used in the following situations: unprotected intercourse, concerns about possible contraceptive failure, incorrect use of contraceptives, and sexual assault if without contraception coverage.
Emergency Contraception | ACOG
WEBABSTRACT: Emergency contraception, also known as postcoital contraception, is therapy used to prevent pregnancy after an unprotected or inadequately protected act of sexual intercourse.
Emergency Contraception | Planned Parenthood Direct
WEBEmergency Contraception | Planned Parenthood Direct. morning-after pill. ella® is a prescription strength medication that helps prevent pregnancy. It is 85% effective on any day you take it, up to five days after unprotected sex. Download on the App Store Download on Google Play. See services in your state.
Emergency contraception pills are safe and effective, but not …
WEBJun 28, 2022 · Emergency contraception pills are safe and effective, but not always available | Maine Public. NPR News. Emergency contraception pills are safe and effective, but not always available. By Maria Godoy. Published June 28, 2022 at 5:00 AM EDT. Seth Herald. / AFP via Getty Images.
Emergency Contraceptives | National Center for Health Research
WEBWhat are Emergency Contraceptives? Emergency contraceptives prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex, failed birth control, or sexual assault. They’re often called “morning-after pills” or “plan b.” There are two different kinds of emergency contraceptives: emergency contraceptive pills and the copper intrauterine device (IUD).
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