Emergency Contraception: What You Need to Know

By Ben Cogswell, 16, Staff Writer

Let's face it. We sometimes do risky things in the heat of the moment. Or, even if we're careful, our birth control can fail. Emergency contraception (EC) gives girls another chance to avoid pregnancy.
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Resources
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