Emergency contraception is a way to prevent an unplanned pregnancy.
There are two types of emergency contraception: pills, including Plan B, and an
intrauterine device (IUD) placed as soon as possible after unprotected
sex.
Author
Merrill Hayden
Editor
Kathleen M. Ariss, MS
Associate Editor
Terrina Vail
Primary Medical Reviewer
Joy Melnikow, MD, MPH - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer
Kirtly Jones, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
Last Updated
May 23, 2006
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Last Updated:
May 23, 2006
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