About Women's Health: New Pill Works Up To 5 Days After Unprotected Sex

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Women's Health Women's Health Topics A-Z Sexual Health Healthy Living From Tracee Cornforth, your Guide to Women's Health This week we're talking about a new oral contraceptive that works up to 5 days after unprotected sexual intercourse, as well as some other things you should know about birth control. We also have 3 new opportunities for you to share your health stories! Have a healthy week! Tracee New Pill Protects Against Unplanned Pregnancy The FDA has approved a new oral contraceptive for use after unprotected sexual intercourse. The new pill called ella requires a prescription and can be used up to 120 hours or 5 days after unprotected sexual intercourse. 10 Contraceptive Myths You Should Know During the last hundred years, women were led to believe much about reproductive health that was simply untrue. Young girls were taught that menstruation was unmentionable -- a curse. Pregnant women in labor were often told to put a knife under their bed to "cut the pain." How To Use The Male Condom Even if you're use The Pill, or another contraceptive method, you should know how to properly use the male condom. Other contraceptives work to prevent pregnancy, but they do not offer protection against STDs, so always use a condom unless you are in a long term monogamous relationship. The Other Benefits Of The Pill While we usually think of The Pill as a method of birth control, there's more The Pill can do for your health. Discover the non-contraceptive benefits of The Pill. Women's Health Ads Health Employee Health Care Dental Health Clinic Women Health Center Whole Womans Health Featured Articles Menopause Breast Health and Diseases Sexual Health Issues Women's Reproductive Health Fitness, Weight Loss, Exercise, and Women Pregnancy   More from About.com Plan a Unique Vegas Wedding The minister, music and champagne are just the beginning -- why not get married aboard a helicopter or have a pirate swing in to deliver your rings? Arrrr! More> Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More> This newsletter is written by: Tracee Cornforth Women's Health Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Women's Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Readers Share Experiences Submit Your Uterine Fibroid Tumor Story Share Your Endometriosis Story What Is Your Menopause Experience? Advertisement