How to use emergency contraception effectively - Alison Edelman

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Explore how two main types of emergency contraception work to prevent pregnancy by disrupting or delaying ovulation. -- In a 2021 study, researchers asked over 500 participants to explain how the morning-after pill worked. Despite these pills’ widespread use, 60% answered incorrectly. Emergency contraceptives are often misunderstood— even the phrase “the morning-after pill” is a misnomer. So, how do they work? Alison Edelman explores how two main types of emergency contraception disrupt or delay ovulation. Lesson by Alison Edelman, directed by Magali García. Support Our Non-Profit Mission ---------------------------------------------- Support us on Patreon: http://t.ted.com/nlVpzFN Check out our merch: http://t.ted.com/upNeDi3 ---------------------------------------------- Connect With Us ---------------------------------------------- Sign up for our newsletter: http://t.ted.com/R7iMQzr Follow us on Facebook: http://t.ted.com/NKcsscO Find us on Twitter: http://t.ted.com/nXsWmpA Peep us on Instagram: http://t.ted.com/zuDVFXP ---------------------------------------------- Keep Learning ---------------------------------------------- View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-does-the-morning-after-pill-prevent-pregnancy-alison-edelman Dig deeper with additional resources: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-does-the-morning-after-pill-prevent-pregnancy-alison-edelman/digdeeper Animator's website: https://www.magali.tv Music: https://www.campstudio.co --------------------

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