Emergency Birth Control

In this episode, we discuss:

What is the 'emergency' in emergency birth control? 1:52
What should I do if I'm considering emergency birth control? 2:28
What are the different options for emergency birth control? 2:53
What is the morning after pill? 3:07
When is the morning after pill effective? 3:35
What is Plan B AKA Next Choice AKA Option 2 AKA NorLevo? 3:44
When is this effective? 4:19
What is Ella? 4:32
What are the downsides of Ella? 5:01
When would you use a copper IUD for emergency birth control? 5:21
When wouldn't you use emergency birth control? 5:58
What else is important when considering emergency birth control? 6:26
What resources do you recommend? 7:02

Resources: https://www.sexandu.ca/contraception/

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Peer reviewed by Dr. David Eisen, Chief of the Department of Family and Community Medicine at North York General Hospital in Toronto, Canada 
Original music by Nicholas and John Bragagnolo

DISCLAIMER: 
This podcast isnt meant to be a replacement for a traditional doctor’s appointment, nor is it meant to be providing medical advice. Rather, it is meant to supplement your doctor’s visit and explain why your doctor asked what they asked, and help explain the diagnosis and common treatment plans.

Doctors often have very different styles and approaches to a patient and their diagnosis. If we discuss a question or treatment plan that your doctor didnt mention, that doesn’t mean that they are a bad doctor. This could represent a difference in practice style, or the fact that your doctor knows you better than we do, and has created a treatment plan that better fits your lifestyle. 

In case of emergency, please go to your local emergency department.