A woman asks whether emergency contraception will end a pregnancy that is already established. Which response is correct?
Correct answer: B. It prevents or delays ovulation before pregnancy is established
- A. It routinely causes an early medical abortion
- B. It prevents or delays ovulation before pregnancy is established
- C. It destroys an implanted embryo in the uterus
- D. It is used to treat infertility after conception
Explanation
Emergency contraceptive pills mainly prevent or delay ovulation and do not terminate an established pregnancy. They are contraceptive methods after unprotected intercourse, not abortion medicines or infertility treatments.
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