Emergency Contraception Explained

Emergency Contraception Explained: What is emergency contraception? Emergency contraception refers to contraceptive methods that can be used to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex. These methods include an emergency contraceptive pill (ECP) and the insertion of a copper intrauterine device (IUCD). Emergency contraception offers women and girls an important second chance to prevent pregnancy when a regular method fails, no method was used, or in the case of sexual assault. How does the emergency contraceptive pill work?