Emergency Contraception (EC)
Emergency Contraceptives are for unexpected and unprotected sex, and traditional contraceptive failure. It works by preventing ovulation (pills) or implantation (IUD). It is less effective than traditional birth control methods, and it works better the sooner after the sex it is taken.
There are 4 types of EC, each with its own unique properties:
- Progesterone Only – Plan-B One
- Ulipristal Acetate Only – Ella and EllaOne
- IUD – Copper-T
- Combined Oral Contraceptives (COC) in high doses
Emergency Contraceptives Comparison
| Product | Availability | Effectiveness | What | Danger | Issues |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IUD | Medical Procedure | Best | Device | Already pregnant | Pain from insertion |
| Ella | Prescription | Excellent | Pill | Allergy | Interfere with normal birth control |
| Plan-B | Over Counter | Very good | Pill | Does not work close to ovulation or at the end of life for the sperm | Withdrawal bleeding and Modify future cycles |
| COC | Prescription | Least effective | Many Pils | Withdrawal bleeding, interfere with future cycles, a lot of pills to take |