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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. Levonorgestrel - Wikipedia

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   Levonorgestrel-only emergency contraceptive pills are reported to have an 89% effectiveness rate if taken within the recommended 72 hours after sex. [38] The efficacy of the drug decreases by 50% for each 12-hour delay in taking the dose after the emergency contraceptive regimen has been started. [38]

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. Curious About How Long Plan B Side Effects Last? Gotchu. - AOL

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   Plan B, which is casually known as "the morning-after pill," is a type of emergency contraception that comes as an over-the-counter pill (meaning you don't need a prescription for it).

6. What is emergency contraception and how does it work ... - AOL

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   Emergency contraception helps prevent pregnancy up to five days after having unprotected sex. Here's what you need to know about it.

7. Yuzpe regimen - Wikipedia

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   Typically, the Yuzpe regimen uses several doses of combined oral contraceptive pills. It may be preferred in locations where other forms of emergency contraception are unavailable or accessing emergency contraception carries a societal stigma. In these places, people often self-administer combined oral contraceptives as emergency contraception. [1]

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

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   This doesn’t mean Plan B won’t work for those above the weight range, but effectiveness may drop below 85%, Nelson added. ... Some insurance plans will cover emergency contraceptive pills, but ...

9. Birth control - Wikipedia

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   A number of options exist, including high dose birth control pills, levonorgestrel, mifepristone, ulipristal and IUDs. [118] All methods have minimal side effects. [118] Providing emergency contraceptive pills to women in advance of sexual activity does not affect rates of sexually transmitted infections, condom use, pregnancy rates, or sexual ...