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* Hormonal emergency contraception. Even though it is called the “morning-after pill,” hormonal emergency contraception is effective when taken up to 5 days after unprotected sex, although it is most effective when it is used within 72 hours.
* Copper T intrauterine device. The copper IUD is inserted within 7 days after unprotected sex.

The pros and cons of emergency contraception

Advantages

* These methods are quite effective.

* The IUD method provides long-term contraception.

* They prevent having to face the difficult decisions that come with unwanted pregnancy.

Disadvantages

* Except for the IUD, these methods don’t provide ongoing contraception.

* No form of emergency contraception can prevent sexually transmitted infection.

* They are not 100 percent effective. If your menstrual period hasn’t begun by three weeks after treatment, or if symptoms of pregnancy develop, see your practitioner.

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