Understanding the Mechanism of Action for Emergency Contraceptive Pills
Released: 11/09/2022
This video was created by NCTCFP to enhance providers’ understanding of emergency contraceptive pills and their mechanism of action. After watching this video, you will be able to:
Define emergency contraception.
Describe the hormonal processes responsible for the menstrual cycle, including the cyclic ovarian physiologic response.
Discuss the way that oral emergency contraceptive agents block or delay ovulation.
Counsel clients about oral emergency contraceptive use and their choices
Supported by the Department of Health and Human Services / Office of Population Affairs / Office of Family Planning Grant #1 FPTPA006031-01-00.
CTC-SRH is supported by the office of Population Affairs of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The information presented does not necessarily represent the views of OPA, OASH, or DHHS