| Question 1: What does EC stand for? |
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The correct answer is C. EC stands for Emergency Contraception. |
| Question 2: What exactly is EC? |
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The correct answer is D. EC is a type of emergency birth control used to prevent pregnancy for several days after unprotected sex. It comes in two forms. A woman can either take two EC pills or have an IUD (intrauterine device) inserted inside her uterus. Although EC pills are commonly known as the "morning-after pill," they can be taken after the actual morning after an unprotected sexual encounter. |
| Question 3: The "abortion pill" and EC are the same thing. |
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The correct answer is B. False! Although EC can prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex because it stops ovulation or fertilization, it will not end or harmfully affect an already existing pregnancy. The "abortion pill" (also known as "medication abortion") is an early option to end a pregnancy and can be taken up to 56 days after a woman's last period. |
| Question 4: You can use EC if: |
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The correct answer is D. All of the above! You can use EC in all of the situations described. |
| Question 5: You can take EC up to ___ after unprotected sex to prevent pregnancy. |
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The correct answer is B. Timing is everything! You may take EC up to 5 days after unprotected sex to prevent pregnancy. Emergency Contraception is 75–89% effective, depending on the method used, the time of your menstrual cycle, and how soon after sex it is taken. The sooner the better. Research studies have estimated the progestin-only EC pills, sold under the brand name "Plan B," to be 59-94% effective. |
| Question 6: EC protects against sexually transmitted diseases (STDs): |
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The correct answer is B. False! EC does not protect against STDs! Condoms offer the best protection against sexually transmitted infections. |
| Question 7: To obtain EC, you can |
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The correct answer is D. All of the above! Anyone who has an unprotected sexual encounter can now get access to EC either over the counter or by prescription. |