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Is emergency contraception harmful to a fetus?

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Is emergency contraception harmful to a fetus?

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ECPs are not harmful to an existing pregnancy nor will they induce an abortion. Therefore, ECPs can be used by women whose pregnancy status is unclear. If the woman is already pregnant, the fetus will not be affected following ECP use. However, IUDs used for EC can be harmful to an existing pregnancy. Therefore, a woman with an established pregnancy is not eligible for using an IUD.