emergency contraception
After-the-fact protection
Emergency contraception refers to methods used to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex or contraceptive failure.
The most common form is the "morning-after pill," which can be taken up to several days after intercourse.
Despite the name, emergency contraception prevents fertilization or implantation rather than terminating an existing pregnancy: She picked up emergency contraception at the pharmacy.
Secondary course of action
- morning-after pillEmergency oral contraceptive
- copper IUDMetal contraceptive implant
- hormonalRelating to body's chemical messengers
- progestinSynthetic reproductive hormone
over-the-counter · prescription · pharmacy · pill · postcoital · prevention · intrauterine device · generic
Medicinal dispensary
- clinicOutpatient treatment facility
- Planned ParenthoodReproductive health services nonprofit
- healthcare providerMedical treatment source
- drugstoreRetail pharmacy outlet
over-the-counter · prescription · availability · cost · insurance · telehealth · online · age restriction
Requiring prompt action
- immediateHappening without delay
- urgentNeeding immediate attention
- delayEnforced waiting period
- soonerEarlier or preferably
rapid · postcoital · implantation · menstrual cycle · clock ticking
Persistent apprehensive distress
- stressPressure, mental or vocal
- worryTroubled mental state
- fearEmotional response to threat
- panicUncontrollable sudden fear
uncertainty · relief · reassurance · distress · urgency · overwhelm · apprehension · desperation
Quality of protecting secrets
- discretionCareful judgment in speech
- HIPAAMedical privacy statute
- patient rightsLegal protections for care recipients
- consentVoluntary agreement given
anonymity · sensitive · doctor-patient privilege · medical records · autonomy
Intercourse without contraception
- sexual assaultForced sexual contact crime
- rapeOilseed brassica crop
- coercionPressured compliance through threats
- unplannedNot arranged beforehand
Plan B
Secondary course of action
- morning-after pillEmergency oral contraceptive
- copper IUDMetal contraceptive implant
- hormonalRelating to body's chemical messengers
progestin · over-the-counter · prescription · pharmacy · pill · postcoital · prevention · intrauterine device · generic
pharmacy
Medicinal dispensary
- clinicOutpatient treatment facility
- Planned ParenthoodReproductive health services nonprofit
- healthcare providerMedical treatment source
drugstore · over-the-counter · prescription · availability · cost · insurance · telehealth · online · age restriction · pharmacist
time-sensitive
Requiring prompt action
sooner · rapid · postcoital · implantation · menstrual cycle · clock ticking
anxiety
Persistent apprehensive distress
panic · uncertainty · relief · reassurance · distress · urgency · overwhelm · apprehension · desperation · stigma
confidentiality
Quality of protecting secrets
- discretionCareful judgment in speech
- HIPAAMedical privacy statute
- patient rightsLegal protections for care recipients
consent · anonymity · sensitive · doctor-patient privilege · medical records · autonomy
unprotected sex
Intercourse without contraception
- sexual assaultForced sexual contact crime
- rapeOilseed brassica crop
- coercionPressured compliance through threats
- emergency contraceptionmorning-after pill, Plan B, morning after pill, copper IUD
- reproductive healthpregnancy, infertility, childbirth, male infertility, fertility rates
- Sexual Healthcondoms, birth control, HIV testing, protection, barrier protection
- contraceptionbirth control, condom, condoms, IUD, diaphragm
- contraceptivescondom, birth control pill, Durex, diaphragm, birth control patch
- family planningbirth control, fertility, pregnancy prevention, conception, birth spacing
emergency contraceptionfertility treatment
Medical help conceiving
fertility drugs · IVF · in vitro fertilization · assisted reproduction · prenatal vitamins
emergency contraceptionIUD
Implanted birth control device
contraceptive implant · birth control pills · the pill · birth control pill
emergency contraceptionprenatal care
Medical oversight for expectant mothers
prenatal vitamins · carrying to term · obstetric care · maternity care · midwifery
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