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What every woman should know before taking emergency contraception

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When you're worried about a pregnancy scare, emergency contraception (EC) might seem like the go-to solution.

According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, emergency contraception refers to methods of contraception that can be used to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sexual intercourse.

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