Emergency contraception is often confused with abortion pills — here’s how Plan B and other generic versions work to prevent pregnancy
<p>Emergency contraception is the only way to prevent pregnancy after sex has already occurred. It can be used when no contraception was used or it was used incorrectly, such as with missed birth control pills or broken condoms. Emergency contraception is also used to prevent pregnancy after sexual assault or rape.</p>
<p>Emergency contraception can take the form of pills — sometimes called the morning-after pill — or <a href="https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/long-acting-reversible-contraception-iud-and-implant" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" target="_blank">an intrauterine device, or IUD</a> that delays ovulation.</p>
<p>There are two types of emergency contraception pills. The most widely known is <a href="https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a610021.html" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" target="_blank">levonorgestrel</a>, which is sold in the U.S. under the brand name <a href="https://www.planbonestep.com/" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" target="_blank">Plan B</a>, along with numerous generic versions.</p>
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