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Emergency contraception Emergency contraception is a "second chance" method of birth control for women who have had unprotected sexual intercourse or who have had a birth control failure, such as a condom breaking. However, if emergency contraception is taken after the sperm and egg have already joined (but before the fertilized egg has implanted in the uterine wall), pregnancy may still be prevented by inhibition of transport through the tubes or implantation in the uterus. Emergency contraception provides a second chance at preventing undesired pregnancies, but it should not be used as a routine birth control method, because it is actually less effective at preventing pregnancies than most types of birth control. www.umm.edu /ency/article/007014.htm   (1428 words)

Emergency Contraception - MSN Encarta Emergency Contraception, also called postcoital contraception, method of preventing pregnancy after unprotected vaginal intercourse. Emergency contraception takes two forms: the administration of emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs), which contain high doses of female sex hormones, or the insertion of a copper intrauterine device (IUD) in the uterus. The use of a copper IUD for emergency contraception is not recommended for women with sexually transmitted infections or pelvic inflammatory disease. encarta.msn.com /encnet/refpages/RefArticle.aspx?refid=701610446   (617 words)

Emergency Contraception Emergency contraception -- also called postcoital contraception -- is a form of birth control that may be used by women who have had unprotected sex or if a contraceptive method fails. Emergency contraception may prevent pregnancy by temporarily blocking eggs from being produced, by stopping fertilization, or keeping a fertilized egg from becoming implanted in the uterus. Emergency contraception should not be used by women who are already pregnant because it is ineffective at terminating established pregnancies. foxnews.webmd.com /content/article/46/2953_528.htm?src=rss_foxnews   (392 words)

FHI - Introduction: Contraception after Intercourse Emergency contraception should not be used as regular contraception because it is less effective than regular pill use and can result in unpleasant side effects, such as nausea. Emergency contraceptive pills should not be used routinely to prevent pregnancy because they are less effective than other family planning methods such as condoms, regular oral contraceptives, injectables, intrauterine devices and sterilization. Regarding progestin-only emergency contraception research, in an FHI-sponsored study of 45 women in Mexico, the levonorgestrel-only regimen was administered to three randomly assigned groups comprised of women at different stages of their menstrual cycle: day 10 of the cycle, immediately after the LH surge and 24 hours after the follicle rupture. www.fhi.org /en/rh/pubs/network/v21_1/nwvol21-1emergcontrintro.htm   (2900 words)

Emergency Contraception Emergency Contraception will not stop you from getting an STI or treat you if you have one so if you are worried speak to your GP or family planning clinic about how testing and if necessary treatment. Emergency contraceptive pills contain a progestogen hormone which is similar to the natural progesterone women produce in their ovaries. Emergency Contraception Pills are not as effective as other forms to contraception such as the pill or condoms used regularly and do not protect you against sexually transmitted infections. www.ifpa.ie /contraception/emergency.html   (1385 words)

Sexual Health: Birth Control - Emergency contraception Emergency contraception can be used to prevent pregnancy after unprotected intercourse or the failure of another birth control method. Emergency contraceptive pills (morning after pills) can be used up to 100 hours (three to five days) after unprotected sex, but the earlier they are used the better. Emergency contraceptive pills are an emergency method used to cut the risk of pregnancy at one point in time. www.womenshealthmatters.ca /centres/sex/birthcontrol/emergency.html   (561 words)

Emergency Contraception -- familydoctor.org   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03) Emergency contraception is a form of birth control. Emergency contraceptive pills are not the same as the medicine known as the "abortion pill." This medicine is taken in the early weeks of pregnancy to end the pregnancy. Emergency contraception should not be your main type of contraception. familydoctor.org /805.xml   (898 words)

Emergency Contraception Emergency contraception is a birth control method that women can use within 72 hours of intercourse. Emergency contraception is an essential treatment option for victims of sexual assault. Emergency contraception should not be used as a routine form of contraception. www.dartmouth.edu /~health/depts/women/emer-contra.html   (358 words)

Contraceptive Methods: Emergency Contraception Emergency contraception is a form of contraception that women can use to prevent pregnancy after unprotected intercourse (such as when a contraceptive fails or when sex occurs without contraception). Increasing awareness of and access to emergency contraception is one critical way to improve the health and well-being of all women, including adolescents, by preventing unintended pregnancy and abortion (Beitz and Hutchings 2002). Despite the important role emergency contraception can play in reducing unintended pregnancy and decreasing abortion rates, there is a significant knowledge gap among both health care professionals and users (Beitz and Hutchings 2002). www.rho.org /html/cont-ec.htm   (1391 words)

Emergency Contraception Emergency contraception (birth control after sexual intercourse) is the use of a drug or device to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sexual intercourse. Emergency contraception can be used when a condom breaks, if a diaphragm or cervical cap slips out of place during intercourse, after a sexual assault, or any time unprotected intercourse occurs. Emergency contraceptives should not be used as a contraceptive method in women who are sexually active or planning to become sexually active. www.emedicinehealth.com /emergency_contraception/article_em.htm   (309 words)

Emergency contraception American Family Physician - Find Articles   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03) Emergency contraception, sometimes referred to as the "morning-after" pill, is birth control that women can use to prevent pregnancy after known or suspected failure of contraception or unprotected intercourse, including sexual assault. Immediate use of an emergency contraceptive reduces a woman's risk of pregnancy to 1 to 2 percent. Widespread use of emergency contraception requires familiarity with the methods, public awareness of its availability and, in all but the six states (i.e., California, Alaska, Washington, New Mexico, Hawaii, and Maine) where it can be obtained without prescription, prompt access to a health care professional who can provide a prescription. www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m3225/is_4_70/ai_n6171363   (840 words)

FHI - Emergency Contraception The most widely used emergency contraceptives are regimens of birth control pills that use the same hormonal ingredients found in regular oral contraceptives but in higher doses. Emergency contraceptive pills do not affect a fertilized egg that has been implanted in the uterus and, hence, cannot cause an abortion. FHI is a member of the International Consortium on Emergency Contraception and served as coordinator of the Consortium from 2001 to 2003. www.fhi.org /en/Topics/ECP.htm   (162 words)

Emergency Contraception Emergency contraception (EC) is often called the 'morning after pill.' It needs to be taken as soon as possible within 5 days or up to 120 hours after unprotected sex. Just like regular birth control pills, emergency contraception prevents pregnancy in one of two ways, by stopping the egg from being released, so sperm can't fertilize the egg; and by changing the lining of the uterus so the egg can't attach and grow. Emergency Contraception should not be used as an ongoing form of birth control. health.rutgers.edu /factsheets/econtraception.htm   (350 words)

Emergency Contraception: Morning After Pill Emergency Contraception or more commonly known as the "morning after pill" is a safe and effective way to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex or in case of contraception failure. Emergency contraceptive pills are more effective the sooner they are taken. Our emergency contraception program provides EC to women who feel they may be at risk for an unplanned pregnancy. www.ritecare.com /ec.asp   (394 words)

WHO | Emergency contraception Emergency contraception refers to back-up methods for contraceptive emergencies which women can use within the first few days after unprotected intercourse to prevent an unwanted pregnancy. Emergency contraceptives are not suitable for regular use. Emergency contraceptive pills are for emergency use only and not appropriate for regular use as an ongoing contraceptive method because of the higher possibility of failure compared to modern contraceptives. www.who.int /mediacentre/factsheets/fs244/en   (517 words)

Emergency contraception - [Medication] Emergency contraception is also thought to thin the lining of the uterus, or endometrium. Emergency contraception is meant to be used as a backup method for preventing pregnancy. If emergency contraception is not available or you are early in an unplanned pregnancy, talk to your health professional about medical pregnancy care options and/or abortion as soon as possible. www.peacehealth.org /kbase/topic/detail/drug/hw252717/detail.htm   (1310 words)

Emergency contraception It is postulated that hormonal emergency contraception works by preventing implantation of a fertilized ovum through changes in the endometrium (3), delaying ovulation or interfering with corpus luteum function (4). After determining whether emergency contraception is indicated, explain the method to the adolescent and the possibility of failure of the method. The adolescent can be praised for coming in for emergency contraception, and a suggestion can be made that she consider another method of preventing pregnancy. www.cps.ca /english/statements/AM/ah03-01.htm   (1942 words)

Emergency Contraception Emergency contraception is a prospective method of pregnancy prevention when unprotected intercourse occurs. As a method of contraception, the legal aspects are the same as for any form of contracetpion such as the requirement that it be dispense by prescription in almost all states. Emergency contraception is not thought to be associated with an increased incidence of abnormal outcome of pregnancy should pregnancy not be averted. classes.kumc.edu /son/nrsg835/emergencycontra.htm   (1469 words)

Emergency Contraception Combined emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs) are oral contraceptive pills containing ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel that are taken for a short period of time in a higher dose than combined oral contraceptives, and must be started within 72 hours (three days) after unprotected sexual intercourse. Emergency contraception is best known for its use with women who have been raped. However, it is also appropriate for women who have experienced a contraceptive method accident (e.g., a condom broke), experienced a user error (e.g., forgot to take an oral contraceptive pill), had unplanned sexual intercourse and did not have a method available, or had unprotected sexual intercourse for any other reason. www.engenderhealth.org /wh/fp/cemerg.html   (294 words)

Emergency Contraception Emergency contraception (EC), also known as post-coital contraception or the "Morning After" pill is provided as a way to prevent pregnancy within three days of having unprotected sex, but before pregnancy occurs. EC is for emergency use only and should not be used as a main method of birth control. If additional emergency contraception is needed, you may be asked to return to Student Health to get another prescription. www.vpul.upenn.edu /shs/emergencycon.html   (964 words)

Emergency Contraception The type of oral contraceptives used for morning after protection are completely legal and prescribed by most women's clinics and student health centers for use as regular, one-a-day birth control pills. Emergency contraception‹essentially an overdose of these pills‹prevents pregnancy by dramatically and rapidly elevating a woman's hormone levels, making it impossible for a fertilized egg to implant in the uterine wall. Emergency contraception is, in a crisis, one of the most reliable methods of preventing pregnancy. www.wm.edu /so/jump/fall95/contraception.html   (951 words)

Emergency contraception - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Emergency contraceptive pill —referred to simply as "emergency contraception," "ECPs," or "ECs", or "morning-after pill" —are drugs that act both to prevent ovulation or fertilisation, or possibly, post-fertilisation, subsequent implantation of a blastocyst (embryo). Emergency contraception cannot be recommended as the main means of birth control because it is not as effective as any ongoing method of contraception. Pharmacists who believe that emergency contraception is equivalent to abortion, or who, for personal moral or religious reasons oppose the use of birth control pills for unmarried women, or at all, have asserted a right of conscience to refuse to fill those prescriptions. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Emergency_contraception   (4039 words)

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