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Phrases with «emergency contraceptives»

"Emergency contraceptives" refers to methods or medications used to prevent pregnancy after unprotected or risky sexual activity. They are a type of birth control designed to be used as a backup option when regular contraception methods fail or are not used. Full definition

Sentences with «emergency contraceptives»

  • The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported recently that one in nine sexually active women, or 5.8 million women, has used emergency contraceptive pills, such as Plan B. Emergency contraception is a woman's back - up method to prevent an unwanted pregnancy, and women report using it when they feel their contraceptive method has failed, such as a broken condom, or they do not use a regular contraceptive like birth control pills. (advocatesaz.org)
  • THE MORNING after pill can be made available without prescription in all pharmacies from today after the Irish Medicines Board (IMB) yesterday approved one of two brands of emergency contraceptive licensed here for use as an over-the-counter medicine. (irishtimes.com)
  • Family - owned retail craft chain Hobby Lobby joined the contraception mandate fray yesterday, suing the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) over its new requirement for employers to provide healthcare coverage for emergency contraceptives. (christianitytoday.com)
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