Emergency contraceptives are methods of preventing pregnancy after unprotected sexual intercourse (usually up to 72 hours after). They do not protect against sexually transmitted infections. Emergency contraception is not abortion, although some people who object to abortion also object to emergency contraception.
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- Emergency Contraception Information about emergency contraception derived from the medical literature and a directory of clinicians willing to provide emergency contraceptives in your area. Maintained by Office of Population Research at Princeton University.
- Back Up Your Birth Control Promotional information about options for preventing unintended pregnancy with emergency contraception medications available in the U.S. Recommends keeping EC in your medicine cabinet, just in case.
- Consortium for Emergency Contraception International consortium promoting availability of emergency contraception. Includes comparison chart on pill formulations and other health education and information materials for use in implementing new EC programs, particularly in developing countries.
- Mechanism of Action of Emergency Contraceptive Pills Contraception Journal editorial reviews the scientific evidence.
- Emergency Contraception - eMedicine Health Patient-oriented overview of the topic, including EC pills and emergency use of IUDs.