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Myths about your period | Jen Gunter, Md

The Proof with Simon Hill

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Understanding Emergency Contraception: Plan B and Ella

The chapter explores the effectiveness and safety of emergency contraception like Plan B and Ella, detailing how they prevent pregnancy by inhibiting ovulation and hindering the sperm-egg interaction. It discusses the importance of timing when taking these medications and clarifies misconceptions about them being abortifacients. The conversation also touches on the use of copper IUD as emergency contraception and delves into the historical context and practical considerations surrounding these methods.

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