| What
About Emergency Contraception?
Emergency
Contraception Pills (ECP’s) are specifically
designed for emergency contraception. There are 2 types: Plan
B® (progestin-only) and Preven®
(estrogen and progestin). Certain other birth control pills
are sometimes used but it is extremely dangerous and is not
recommended.
If you think you may have become pregnant, please come into one of our centers.
We suggest you see your physician:
• If you think you might have become
pregnant last month.
• If you have a serious medical condition.
• If you are experiencing any abnormal
symptoms after taking the ECP.
ECP’s
are meant for one-time, emergency protection. ECP’s
are not as effective as other forms of birth control. ECP’s
will not protect you from AIDs or STD’s.
For more information and/or counseling
please contact one of our Pregnancy Resource
Centers where we will happily and confidentially refer
you to our nurse who can answer your questions about EC.
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