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provision vs. instructions on how to get EC |
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| • | At 1 month,
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control group (15% vs. 8%, p=0.05) |
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| • | Advance EC
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| • | No
detrimental effects on condom or hormonal contraceptive |
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| use/no
increase in unprotected intercourse |
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| Gold MA, et al. J
Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2004;17:87-96. |