File under Major Blindspots - this article describes a study that finds the IUD the most effective method of emergency contraception, with a failure rate of 1 in 1000. Great, but for emergency contraception (post-facto-ooops birth control) the morning after pill does just fine for my money with a low 1 to 3% failure rate. The article states, despite the IUD's efficacy and safety, it is rarely recommended by clinicians for emergency contraception. The reasons cited - it is not covered by insurance and it is not readily available. Frankly, I'd add invasive to the list of why it's not a great option as a back-up option. You have to get an IUD inserted through the vagina into the uterus. A great long-term contraceptive method, but not super-appealing morning after plan B.
Didn't we just go through this in Virginia?
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