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8 Birth Control Myths You Probably Believe

How much do you really know about birth control? OB/GYNs set the record straight.

by Jenn Sinrich  |  COMMENT

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Myth: Emergency contraception must be used within 24 hours of unprotected intercourse
Myth: Emergency contraception must be used within 24 hours of unprotected intercourse This is untrue. Most emergency contraception, or EC, can be taken within 72 hours or up to five days after unprotected sex. But the sooner you take it the better it works. "Some emergency contraceptives are sold in the United States without a prescription," says Kavanagh. "A copper T IUD also can serve as emergency contraception if placed within five days of unprotected intercourse."

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