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2. Emergency contraception - Wikipedia

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   Emergency contraception (EC) is a birth control measure, used after sexual intercourse to prevent pregnancy.. There are different forms of EC. Emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs), sometimes simply referred to as emergency contraceptives (ECs), or the morning-after pill, are medications intended to disrupt or delay ovulation or fertilization, which are necessary for pregnancy.

3. Plan B or IUD? Here’s what to know about emergency ... - AOL

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   The two primary avenues of emergency contraceptives are levonorgestrel pills and copper intrauterine devices (IUDs). Popular brands of levonorgestrel pills include Plan B and Ella, but there are ...

4. Plan B helps prevent a pregnancy, not end one. Here's how it ...

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   Plan B is an emergency contraceptive that is sometimes confused with an abortion pill. Explains explain how the pill prevents pregnancy. Plan B helps prevent a pregnancy, not end one.

5. Emergency contraception sales spike after New Year's ... - AOL

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   Emergency contraceptive pills are also highly effective, particularly when taken within three days of having unprotected sex. But, according to Planned Parenthood, Ella is the most effective ...

6. Levonorgestrel - Wikipedia

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   The most widely used form of oral emergency contraception is the progestin-only pill, which contains a 1.5 mg dosage of levonorgestrel. [36] Levonorgestrel-only emergency contraceptive pills are reported to have an 89% effectiveness rate if taken within the recommended 72 hours after sex. [38]

7. Comparison of birth control methods - Wikipedia

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   There are two different types of emergency contraceptive pills, one contains levonorgestrel and can prevent pregnancy if taken within 3 days of intercourse. The other contains ulipristal acetate and can prevent pregnancy if taken within 5 days of intercourse. This option can be used if other birth control methods fail. [5]