Tag: Emergency Contraception

This protocol template is written with several decision points that must be addressed before the protocol is ready for use. Local agencies can use this protocol template to tailor content to their own organization. Decision points are identified as ‘NOTE‘ in the template protocol. Local agencies should only include information that reflects their own organization’s current practices.

The NCTCFP talks with Dr. David Turok, Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Chief of the Division of Family Planning at the University of Utah School of Medicine, to discuss current challenges around accessing emergency contraception in the US.

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:

1. Define emergency contraception.
2. Describe the hormonal processes responsible for the menstrual cycle, including the cyclic ovarian physiologic response.
3. Discuss the way that oral emergency contraceptive agents block or delay ovulation.
4. Counsel clients about oral emergency contraceptive use and their choices

This DIALS, recorded on 1/18/2022 with guest Dr. David Turok, covers the provision of emergency contraception.