Emergency Contraception

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Emergency Contraception can be used to prevent an unintended pregnancy

a. When a regular form of birth control fails
b. When birth control was not used
c. When sexual assault occurs
d. All of the above

If taken within 72 hours, EC is effective in preventing unwanted pregnancies:

a. 98% of the time
b. 52% of the time
c. 89% of the time
d. 23% of the time

True or False: Emergency contraception is the same thing as RU 486, the abortion pill.

True
False

True or False: If a woman takes EC while pregnant, EC will end the pregnancy or cause birth defects.

True
False

After taking EC, short-term side effects women may experience include:

a. dehydration
b. infertility
c. nausea, diarrhea, and fatigue

True or False: Scientists and doctors aren’t sure if EC is safe.

True
False

Women need a prescription to get EC if:

a. They are over 18 years old
b. They are under 18 years old
c. All women, regardless of age, need a prescription from a doctor to get EC
d. No women, regardless of age, can get EC

If necessary, women can normally get prescriptions for EC at:

a. An emergency room at a local hospital
b. Their heath care provider or clinic
c. Both a and b are correct.

True or False: Women should only get EC after they’re already had unprotected sex.

True
False

True or False: EC can protect women from sexually-transmitted-diseases, or STIs.

True
False

When used correctly, medical experts believe that EC could prevent:

a. 25% of unplanned pregnancies
b. 45% of unplanned pregnancies
c. 50% of unplanned pregnancies
d. 80% of unplanned pregnancies

Some resources on contraception

EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION

Facts About Emergency Contraception PDF

The Difference Between Medical Abortion and Emergency Contraceptive Pills PDF

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