What are the types of emergency contraception?
There are two types: • Emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs) • Intrauterine devices (IUDs) ECPs contain higher doses of the same hormones in some brands of regular birth control pills. Some ECPs are “combined ECPS” with progestin and estrogen. Others are progestin-only. If you are breastfeeding or if you can’t take estrogen, you should use Progestin-only ECPs. You should always take ECPs as soon as you can after having sex, but they can work up to five days later. There are two types of ECPs: • Plan B (progestin-only) – made for use as emergency contraception. The two pills can be taken in two doses (one pill right away, and the next pill 12 hours later), or both pills can be taken at the same time. Some women feel sick and throw up after taking ECPs. Taking both pills at the same time will not increase your chances of having these side effects. If you throw up after taking ECPs, call your doctor or pharmacist. • Higher dose of regular birth control pills – The number of pills in a dose
