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What is emergency contraception (EC)?

April 26, 2017contraception emergency

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What is emergency contraception (EC)?

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Emergency contraception (EC) is a safe and effective way to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex — a backup method for preventing pregnancy — and is not for “all the time” use. It can greatly reduce the chance of pregnancy when taken as directed up to 72 hours (3 days) after unprotected sex if your regular birth control method fails, or if you’ve had sex without birth control.