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Emergency contraceptives are effective if used within

A

coitus

B

ovulation

C

menstruation

D

implantation

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Administration of higher doses progestogens or progestrogen-estrogen combinations within 72 hrs of coitus have been found to be effective as emergency contraceptives as they could be used to avoid possible pregnancy due to rape or casual unprotected intercours. These drugs delay/disrupt the ovulation and fertilisation
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