5 Emergency Contraception Myths we need to stop right away
Emergency Contraception Myths Using emergency contraception is similar to changing a tyre in that you probably don't think about it until it's absolutely necessary. While simple instructions for changing a tyre are a quick Google search away for those in need, it's a little more difficult to separate the facts from popular myths when it comes to emergency contraception. Here are seven emergency contraception myths and the truth behind them that you may have heard. Myth No. 1: There is only one type of EC. The morning-after pill may come to mind when you think of emergency contraception. However, there are several pill forms of emergency contraception available, as well as a non-pill method. Morning-after pills are classified into two types. Plan B One-Step and its generic counterparts are available as a single pill containing 1.5 milligrams of levonorgestrel, a progesterone-like hormone. According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, this is th...