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Emergency contraception Background B.C. type Hormonal (progesterone) or intra-uterine First use ? Failure rates (per year) Perfect use IUD under 1% Typical use ECP 11% Usage User reminders Pregnancy test required if no period seen after 3 weeks Clinic review Recommended to consider need screen STDs or consider ongoing routine contraceptive options Advantages Benefits IUDs may be subsequently left in place for ongoing contraception Disadvantages STD protect ...
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- Hormonal Contraception Does Not Appear To Increase HIV Risk
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National Institutes of Health - Thu, 07 Dec 2006 07:18 EST
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ScienceDaily - Thu, 07 Dec 2006 04:00 EST
- Nurse Practitioners Of Women's Health Publishes Issue Highlighting Contraception History And Advancements
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