Kinds of Emergency Contraception
September 13th, 2009 | 
* 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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