All emergency contraception doesn't work for everyone — here's how to figure out what you should take
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- If you're ever in a position where you need to choose whether or not to take emergency contraception, there are some things you may want to know.
- Progestin-only pills are OK to take more than once.
- Ella might not be quite as effective within the same cycle.
- There are other things that can make emergency contraception less effective, such as your weight and when and how you take it.
- Do not take emergency contraception if you are pregnant.
Emergency contraception usually isn't "Plan A." In fact, one popular form of emergency contraception is called Plan B for a reason.
But everyone makes mistakes, so sometimes you need backup if you and your partner aren't at a stage in your lives where you're ready to conceive.See the rest of the story at Business Insider
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