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Emergency contraceptives may prevent pregnancy if used within 72 hours of ___ .
Emergency contraceptives may prevent pregnancy if used within 72 hours of
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The correct option is C Coitus
Emergency contraception must be used after coitus within 72 hours to prevent pregnancy. It prevents pregnancy by temporarily stopping ovulation. Sperms can live inside the uterus for 2-3 days, a maximum of 6 days after coitus. If ovulation is prevented during this period, fertilization and hence pregnancy can be prevented.
Coitus
Emergency contraception must be used after coitus within 72 hours to prevent pregnancy. It prevents pregnancy by temporarily stopping ovulation. Sperms can live inside the uterus for 2-3 days, a maximum of 6 days after coitus. If ovulation is prevented during this period, fertilization and hence pregnancy can be prevented.
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