It would be like filling your tank full of gas, and then getting worried you're going to run out of gas and trying to put more gas in that already full tank, watching it splash on the ground. Adding an ECP to the birth control pill won't significantly decrease your chances of pregnancy. It is best to use them in that rare instance we find ourselves with a judgement lapse, or in cases of unplanned intercourse or sexual assault. As always, you can call UHS for more information, or to get ECPs, at 262-3016. And when you do, be sure to ask for the root beer flavored pills, they taste much better than the cherry.
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Healthbeat is written by student Brett LaFrombois. The information is provided by UHS healthcare professionals.