One of the most popular forms of birth control methods today is the Emergency Birth Control (EBC). EBC basically refers to the various methods of preventing conception that are meant to work after an unprotected sexual intercourse. This type of birth control is meant for emergency purposes only. Therefore, this is not recommended for women who have active sex lives.
It is known that pregnancy or conception involves a biological process that takes place for a number of days. Hence, pregnancy can still be prevented even after having unprotected sex, and this is where EBC methods come in handy. This should not, however, be likened or associated with abortion, for any EBC method does not cause miscarriage; these are merely forms of pregnancy preventive measures.
There are two kinds of emergency birth control methods available today: the EBC pills and the Copper-T Intrauterine Device (IUD).
1. EBC Pills
EBC pills are generally the same birth control medications as the conventional contraception pills prescribed by health practitioners and gynecologists when it comes to forms and how they work. These are, however, taken in higher dosages compared to the...