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What is emergency contraception?

Emergency contraception is an emergency medicine taken within 72 hours of having sex to help prevent pregnancy. They are usually taken by mouth rather than injected. Emergency contraceptive pills can come in different brands and models, but they usually contain two ingredients: estrogen and progestin.

Benefits of taking emergency contraceptive pills

The benefits of taking emergency contraceptive pills include:

1. Avoid pregnancy.

2. Reduce nausea and vomiting.

3. Reduce headaches and dizziness.

4. Reduce your vocabulary for the next few months.

How emergency contraception works

Emergency contraception works by suppressing hormones in the body to prevent pregnancy. After sex, the female body secretes a hormone called "emergency hormone." This hormone prevents the embryo from growing in the body.