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| • | Indications
for emergency contraception |
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| – | Unprotected
intercourse |
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| – | Need/desire
for long-term contraception |
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| – | Woman at low
risk of STDs |
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inserted up to 5 days after the earliest |
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of ovulation |
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| • | Contraindications |
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| – | Sexual
assault, multiple sexual partners, uterine |
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that prevents proper insertion |
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| LaValleur J. Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am. 2000;27(4): 817-839. |