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Health Benefits of Taking Emergency Contraception

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  Health Benefits of Taking Emergency Contraception Emergency contraceptives are often discouraged or are avoided by women as they are said to be dangerous. But that is just a myth! Emergency contraceptives are not harmful and have no profound long-term effect. The use of the emergency contraceptive pill has no medical contraindications and can be used at any age. Emergency contraceptives are said to decrease the fertility rate or harm fertility, but that is not true. In fact, there are various benefits of emergency contraceptives which we have mentioned below. Prevent Unwanted Pregnancy Emergency contraceptives are used to prevent unwanted pregnancy. These can be used after sexual intercourse or within five days. But the sooner you take it, the more effective they are. These pills prevent pregnancy by preventing or delaying ovulation. And contrary to popular belief, these pills do not cause abortion. The IUD in these pills prevents fertilization by causing a chemical change in ...