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EC Info For Consumers

1. Information for Consumers
   This page provides an overview on Emergency Contraception and provides key sites with information about EC for consumers.
2. Importance of Timely Use
   When taken within 72 hours after unprotected intercourse, EC is highly effective in preventing pregnancy. Read this page to find out about the advantages of taking EC as soon as possible after unprotected intercourse, contraceptive failure, a condom break, or sexual assault.
3. Fact Sheets
   Everyone has questions about their body and their reproductive health. Find out what others are asking and get some answers to questions you might have. On this page you will find links to fact sheets and frequently asked questions.
4. Information for Youth
   This page contains links designed to give youth the facts about EC. The links on this page are for sites that were specifically designed with youth in mind. In fact some of the sites were actually designed by youth.
5. Resources for Non-English Speakers
   This page has EC fact sheets and links to websites for non-English speakers.

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