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&lt;h2&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;What is emergency contraception (EC)?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Emergency contraception prevents pregnancy from occurring after an episode of unprotected sex. It involves taking emergency contraceptive pills within 72 hours from the time of sexual contact.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;What are the different types of&amp;nbsp;emergency contraception (EC)?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;There are various types of emergency contraception, such as intrauterine devices (IUDs) and pills. The most well-known EC is Plan B, the morning-after pill.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Is&amp;nbsp;emergency contraception&amp;nbsp;accessible in the Philippines?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Plan B is not FDA-approved for use in the Philippines.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Instead, the only accessible form of EC is the Yuzpe method, which requires a doctor&amp;rsquo;s prescription. (&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://pulse-clinic.com.ph/booking&quot;&gt;Consult a doctor at PULSE Clinic Manila&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What is the Yuzpe method?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;The Yuzpe method is an effective alternative that involves the use of combined oral contraceptives (OCPs), which contain both levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol. The first dose of pills is taken within the first 72 hours, followed by another dose 12 hours later.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://pulse-clinic.com.ph/contact-us&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366; text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;Consult a doctor at PULSE Clinic Manila to ensure you take&amp;nbsp;the correct dosage&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How does it work?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Levonorgestrel blocks the luteinizing hormone (LH) surge, which blocks the development and release of eggs and prevents ovulation.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Does it cause abortion?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;The Yuzpe method prevents ovulation so that no egg is fertilized in the first place. It does not interfere with the implantation of a fertilized egg or an existing pregnancy.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;What are the potential side effects of&amp;nbsp;emergency contraception?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;It can cause dizziness, nausea, and vomiting. It is also known to cause changes in the succeeding menstrual cycle. The menstruation could come earlier or later than usual, and the bleeding episode could be heavier or lighter than usual.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What if the pills were vomited out after taking them?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;If the pills were vomited out within 2-3 hours of ingestion, the pills must be taken again.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How effective is the Yuzpe method?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;The Yuzpe method is 56-86% effective in preventing pregnancy. It becomes more effective the sooner it is taken, so it is important to consult your doctor as soon as possible.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;For more information about emergency contraception, &lt;a href=&quot;https://pulse-clinic.com.ph/booking&quot;&gt;please book an appointment&lt;/a&gt; with our doctors at PULSE Clinic Manila.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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