Book contents
- Contraception
- Contraception
- Copyright page
- Contents
- Preface
- Introduction
- 1 Conception and the Menstrual Cycle
- 2 Making Decisions about Contraception
- 3 Barrier Methods of Contraception
- 4 Combined Hormonal Contraception: The Pill, Patch and Vaginal Ring
- 5 Progestogen-Only Pill
- 6 Long-Acting Reversible Contraception: The Implant, Injection and Coil
- 7 Fertility Awareness Method of Contraception
- 8 Emergency Contraception
- 9 Use of Hormonal Contraception to Treat Other Conditions
- Index
8 - Emergency Contraception
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 01 June 2023
- Contraception
- Contraception
- Copyright page
- Contents
- Preface
- Introduction
- 1 Conception and the Menstrual Cycle
- 2 Making Decisions about Contraception
- 3 Barrier Methods of Contraception
- 4 Combined Hormonal Contraception: The Pill, Patch and Vaginal Ring
- 5 Progestogen-Only Pill
- 6 Long-Acting Reversible Contraception: The Implant, Injection and Coil
- 7 Fertility Awareness Method of Contraception
- 8 Emergency Contraception
- 9 Use of Hormonal Contraception to Treat Other Conditions
- Index
Summary
The aim of emergency contraception is to prevent fertilisation (emergency hormonal contraception) or implantation (copper coil). Emergency hormonal contraception is more widely available and easier to access (for example from pharmacies); however, the copper coil is much more effective at preventing pregnancy after unprotected sex. This is because emergency hormonal contraception is only likely to be effective before ovulation, whereas the coil can be fitted at any time up to 5 days after ovulation, and left in place for ongoing contraception. The copper coil can be obtained through community sexual health services/genitourinary medicine clinics or some general practices.
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- ContraceptionThe Answers You've Been Looking For, pp. 75 - 81Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2023