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Contraceptive methods that can help prevent pregnancy after sexual assault, unprotected intercourse, or rape are called EC, they are :

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2 Contraceptive methods that can help prevent pregnancy after sexual assault, unprotected intercourse, or rape are called EC, they are :

3 1) Using Emergency Contraceptive pills as soon as possible after an assault can seriously lower your chances of becoming pregnant. This method of EC is effective up to 3 days (72 hours) after rape or sexual assault. 2) Emergency Contraceptive tablets are at times called “the morning after-pill” or “Plan B pill,” however it is always best to have it as early as possible.

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5 Emergency Contraceptive (EC) pills works by preventing eggs from passing the ovary:

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7 Plan B Emergency contraceptive pills The highly effective EC pill available to help prevent pregnancy for the first 3 days after sexual assault or rape. The Emergency contraceptive pills are FDA approved for use:

8 Weigh more than 165 pounds, Have at present or in future will have a period within 2 weeks, or Were unable to get EC until 3days (72 hours) after the assault. It averts more pregnancies than progestin-only pills, particularly in women who are:

9 Might make regular birth control methods: the ring, pill, or patch- less effective right after taking it. As with all EC, a back-up contraceptive method (like condom) must be used if possible until your next period begins. Might make regular birth control methods: the ring, pill, or patch- less effective right after taking it. As with all EC, a back-up contraceptive method (like condom) must be used if possible until your next period begins.

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