What do you know about emergency contraception?
What is emergency contraception ? To lessen the chance of pregnancy following unprotected intercourse, emergency contraception (EC) is used. Three types of emergency contraception are available. insertion of a copper intra-uterine device (IUD) ulipristal acetate emergency contraceptive pill (UPA-ECP) levonorgestrel emergency contraceptive pill (LNG-ECP) Copper IUD Copper IUD inserted by a qualified doctor or nurse within five days of unprotected intercourse. How does Copper IUD work? The copper IUD prevents egg fertilization, prevents sperm migration, and may also stop the implantation of a fertilized egg. Both varieties of emergency contraceptive pills (ECP) function by preventing or postponing the ovary's release of an embryo (ovulation). It is erroneous to refer to the ECP as the morning-after pill. It can be taken up to five days after unprotected sex, though the earlier it is taken, the more successful it is. ECPs do not stop a fertilized embryo from implanting. Accidental