Emergency Contraception
| Is it true that women who use emergency contraception are at increased risk of ectopic pregnancy? I’ve heard some anti-choice people make the claim, but it doesn’t sound reasonable. |
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Is it true that emergency contraception pills cause abortion? What about other hormonal methods of birth control?
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My health care practitioners all work at a Catholic hospital and cannot prescribe emergency contraception. My boyfriend and I were having sex, and the condom broke, and I do not want to get pregnant. I have some Yasmin pills ... can I take them at a higher dose as emergency contraception?
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I'm reading that some pharmacists are saying they won't sell emergency contraception because it causes abortion. Does it? What about other hormonal methods of birth control?
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If I took the EC pill and, weeks later, I find out that I'm pregnant, will the EC have affected the fetus in any way?
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How much time do I have to start emergency contraception after having sex? Can I use it more than once?
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| I recently took the morning after pill, and now my period is late. Is that because of the pills? |
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I know that women can use emergency contraception to protect themselves from pregnancy after unprotected intercourse, what about STIs?
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I saw an advertisement on the bus for Plan B. What is that?
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This column is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have a medical problem, please call toll-free 1-800-230-PLAN for an appointment with the Planned Parenthood health center nearest you.
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