Clinical Practice Alert: Emergency Contraception
An overview of and frequently asked questions about emergency contraception (EC). EC represents a “last chance” to prevent unintended pregnancy. Categories of EC are emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs), including ulipristal acetate (UPA) and levonorgestrel (LNG) and the copper intrauterine device (IUD).
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Holding an IUD birth control copper coil device in hand, used for contraception –