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2. Emergency contraception - Wikipedia

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   Emergency contraception (EC) is a birth control measure, used after sexual intercourse to prevent pregnancy.. There are different forms of EC. Emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs), sometimes simply referred to as emergency contraceptives (ECs), or the morning-after pill, are medications intended to disrupt or delay ovulation or fertilization, which are necessary for pregnancy.

3. Levonorgestrel - Wikipedia

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   The most widely used form of oral emergency contraception is the progestin-only pill, which contains a 1.5 mg dosage of levonorgestrel. [36] Levonorgestrel-only emergency contraceptive pills are reported to have an 89% effectiveness rate if taken within the recommended 72 hours after sex. [38]

4. Ulipristal acetate - Wikipedia

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   Ulipristal acetate. Ulipristal acetate, sold under the brand name Ella among others, is a medication used for emergency contraception (birth control) and uterine fibroids. [ 1][ 5][ 6] As emergency contraception it should be used within 120 hours of vaginally penetrating intercourse. [ 1] For fibroids it may be taken for up to six months. [ 7]

5. EXPLAINER: ‘Morning after pill’ not always option after rape

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   MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Some leaders in states with strict abortion bans say exceptions for rape or incest victims aren’t needed because emergency The post EXPLAINER: ‘Morning after pill’ not ...

6. Oral contraceptive pill - Wikipedia

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   The progestogen-only pill, colloquially known as "minipill". Ormeloxifene is a selective estrogen receptor modulator which offers the benefit of only having to be taken once a week. Emergency contraception pills ("morning after pills") are taken at the time of intercourse, or within a few days afterwards:

7. Common arthritis drug could boost effectiveness of morning ...

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   LONDON (AP) — Taking a common arthritis drug together with the morning-after pill Plan B could boost the contraceptive's effectiveness, according to new research published Wednesday.

8. Emergency contraceptive availability by country - Wikipedia

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   This table includes a list of countries by emergency contraceptive availability. [ 1] (LNG refers to Levonorgestrel and UPA refers to Ulipristal acetate ). Country. Region. Availability. Over the counter. Non-prescription. Age restriction.

9. Minnesota pharmacist who refused to fill morning-after pill ...

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   A Minnesota jury ruled Friday that a pharmacist who refused to fill a prescription for a morning-after pill because of his "beliefs" did not violate a woman's civil rights under state law but ...