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This is basically a late type of [[contraception]]. Ethically its a contested area, with some considering it to be [[abortion]], since the embryo has been formed, rather than most contraception which prevents [[fertilisation]]. | This is basically a late type of [[contraception]]. Ethically its a contested area, with some considering it to be [[abortion]], since the embryo has been formed, rather than most contraception which prevents [[fertilisation]]. | ||
===Morning After pill=== | ====Morning After pill==== | ||
This is basically a mega [[progesterone]] pill, that reduces risk of [[pregnancy]], as long as it is taken within 12 hours of [[sex]]. | This is basically a mega [[progesterone]] pill, that reduces risk of [[pregnancy]], as long as it is taken within 12 hours of [[sex]]. Although effective, it only has a 75% success rate. | ||
====IUD==== | |||
Inserting an IUD within 5 days of implantation will also prevent the majority of pregnancies. | |||
Latest revision as of 16:35, 28 October 2008
This is basically a late type of contraception. Ethically its a contested area, with some considering it to be abortion, since the embryo has been formed, rather than most contraception which prevents fertilisation.
Morning After pill
This is basically a mega progesterone pill, that reduces risk of pregnancy, as long as it is taken within 12 hours of sex. Although effective, it only has a 75% success rate.
IUD
Inserting an IUD within 5 days of implantation will also prevent the majority of pregnancies.