Emergency Contraception (Health)

When Condoms Fail ... "Morning After" Pills

Published in AIDS Weekly, July 14th, 1997

Couples who use latex condoms correctly and consistently are protected from both pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV.

But because condoms must be applied at the time of use, correct and consistent use is not always achieved.

To address this problem, family planning experts recommend that emergency contraception (EC) in the form of oral contraceptives be available as a backup contraceptive, to be used in the event of incorrect use of condoms and similar methods, or unprotected intercourse.

A user of the condom, diaphragm, sponge, or spermicide could be given the correct number of pills for emergency...

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