What is the difference between emergency contraception pills and the abortion pill?
Many people are confused about the difference between emergency contraception and the abortion pill. Most basically, emergency contraception helps prevent pregnancy, while theabortion pill terminates pregnancy. For a complete comparison between these two medications, please see our What is the Difference? page.
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