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The EC pill contains one hormone called progesterone and is given as one pill single dose, which should be taken as soon as possible after unprotected sex. It can be taken up to five days after sex, but sooner is better.  Plan B and...

There are many types of birth control to choose from and it is important to find the method that works best for you. Most methods of birth control do not prevent sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Condoms can lower the chances of...

Preventing STIs An STI is caused when a bacteria, virus, or parasite is passed from one person to another during sexual contact. Some kinds of sex have a lower chance of passing STIs. For example, the chance of passing an STI is much less...

If you are worried that you might be pregnant, here are some things that you can do: See a health care provider If you had sex without a condom or the condom broke, and you are worried about pregnancy, see your health care provider as...

Sometimes sex just happens and no one used protection. You may not have worried in the moment, but now you may be concerned. Here is what you can do: See a health care provider If you have had penetrative or oral sex with someone who has...

What you can do if you are worried that you or your partner could get an STI or become pregnant: See a health care provider If you have had penetrative or oral sex with someone who has an STI, see your health care provider as soon as...

Blacking out can happen when a person drinks too much alcohol, does certain drugs, or combines drugs and alcohol. In some situations, you may have voluntarily taken drugs or drank a lot and ended up hooking up with someone. In this case,...

Sexual assault is any kind of sexual act that you did not consent to. This can include everything from unwanted kissing, to groping, to forced oral, vaginal or anal penetration. It may include physical violence or not. Sometimes...

Levonorgestrel (Plan B® or generic equivalent), is a progestin-only emergency contraceptive pill used to prevent pregnancy after sex. The tablet (pill) should be taken as soon as possible, preferably within 24 hours of last sexual contact...

レボノルゲストレル（Plan B®または相当のジェネリック薬）は、性行為の後に妊娠を防ぐ目的で使われるプロゲスチン単体の緊急避妊薬です。錠剤をできるだけ早く服用する必要があり、最後の性的接触から24時間以内に服用するのが理想的です。性行為から5日後（120時間）まで効力を発する可能性はありますが、時間が経つにつれて薬の効果は弱まります。

레보노르게스트렐(Plan B® 또는 동등 일반명 약물)은 프로게스틴(progestin)이 단독 함유된 응급 피임약으로 성교 후 임신 방지에 사용합니다. 이 정제(알약)는 가능한 한 빨리, 되도록이면 최근 성관계 후 24시간 안에 복용하는 것이 좋습니다. 성교 후 5일(120시간)까지도 효과가 있을 수 있지만, 시간이 갈수록 효과가 덜합니다.

左炔诺孕酮（计划B® 或同等学名药）是一种仅含孕激素的紧急避孕药，用于在发生性行为 后防止怀孕。片剂（丸剂）应尽快服用，最好在最后一次性接触后24 小时内服用。它在发 生性行为后5 天（120 小时）内有效，但随着时间的推移，效果会降低。

El levonorgestrel (Plan B® o equivalente genérico) es una píldora anticonceptiva que contiene únicamente progestina y que se usa para evitar el embarazo después de tener relaciones sexuales. El comprimido (la píldora) debe tomarse lo antes...

Le lévonorgestrel (Plan BMD ou équivalent générique), est une pilule contraceptive d'urgence à progestatif unique utilisée pour prévenir la grossesse après un rapport sexuel. Le comprimé (pilule) doit être pris dès que possible de...

Levonorgestrel (Plan B® hoặc thuốc gốc tương đương), là thuốc ngừa thai khẩn cấp chỉ chứa proestin được sử dụng để tránh thai sau khi quan hệ tình dục. Nên uống thuốc (dạng viên) càng sớm càng tốt, tốt nhất là trong vòng 24 giờ kể từ lần...

On SmartSexResource - Tips for parents on talking to kids about sex Jennifer Gibson, Community Education Services Coordinator with Island Sexual Health, has shared her top 10 tips for parents on how to talk about sex and sexual health with...

Background One in three females in Canada will undergo an abortion during their lifetime. Some people experience stigma, shame and physical symptoms after an abortion, underscoring the importance of post-procedure care. Most clinics will...

A number of changes have been made to the BCCDC Communicable Disease Control Manual, Chapter 5: Sexually Transmitted Infections: Section 1: STIs.  The BCCDC Non-Certified Practice Decision Support Tools have been updated with the...

Articles Reviewed Partners PrEP Study: Baeten JM et al. Antiretroviral prophylaxis for HIV prevention in heterosexual men and women. New England Journal of Medicine. 2012 Aug 2;367(5):399-410. FEM PrEP Study: Van Damme L et al. Pre-...