What you will find here: Two different resources on Mifegymiso (Dispensing and Pharmacist Checklist)
Guide for Dispensing Mifegymiso for Medical Abortion Document
Mifegymiso Pharmacist Checklist Document
For access to these and other resources and documents go to the Canadian Abortion Providers Support – Mifepristone website
What you will find here: How does the morning after pill/emergency contraception work (Video)?
What you will find here: Overview on the effectiveness, advantages, disadvantages, and prescription methods related to spermicides.
Go to https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/health-topics/tw9509
Spermicide for Birth Control
https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/health-topics/tw9509 Is it an emergency? If you or someone in your care has chest pains, difficulty breathing, or severe bleeding, it could be a life-threatening emergency. Call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number immediately. If you are concerned about a possible poisoning or exposure to a toxic substance, call Poison Control now at 1-800-567-8911.
What you will find here: Overview on the effectiveness, advantages, disadvantages, and prescription method related to the contraceptive sponge.
Go to https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/health-topics/tw9510
Contraceptive Sponge for Birth Control
https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/health-topics/tw9510 Is it an emergency? If you or someone in your care has chest pains, difficulty breathing, or severe bleeding, it could be a life-threatening emergency. Call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number immediately. If you are concerned about a possible poisoning or exposure to a toxic substance, call Poison Control now at 1-800-567-8911.
What you will find here: Overview on availability, efficacy, use, advantages and disadvantages related to male condoms.
Go to https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/health-topics/hw190504spec
Male Condoms
https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/health-topics/hw190504spec Is it an emergency? If you or someone in your care has chest pains, difficulty breathing, or severe bleeding, it could be a life-threatening emergency. Call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number immediately. If you are concerned about a possible poisoning or exposure to a toxic substance, call Poison Control now at 1-800-567-8911.
What you will find here: Overview on types, timing of use, side effects, availability, effectiveness and need for consent for emergency contraception.
Go to https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/healthlinkbc-files/emergency-contraception
Emergency Contraception (EC)
What is emergency contraception (EC)? Emergency contraception (EC) helps to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex or failed birth control. A broken condom is an example of failed birth control. EC does not protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs). EC does not cause an abortion or miscarriage if you are already pregnant.
What you will find here: Overview on the effectiveness, advantages, disadvantages, and prescription method related to the cervical cap for birth control.
Go to https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/health-topics/tw9511
Cervical Cap for Birth Control
https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/health-topics/tw9511 Is it an emergency? If you or someone in your care has chest pains, difficulty breathing, or severe bleeding, it could be a life-threatening emergency. Call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number immediately. If you are concerned about a possible poisoning or exposure to a toxic substance, call Poison Control now at 1-800-567-8911.
What you will find here: Overview on the effectiveness, advantages, disadvantages, and prescription method related to the diaphragm for birth control.
Go to https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/health-topics/tw9508
Diaphragm for Birth Control
https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/health-topics/tw9508 Is it an emergency? If you or someone in your care has chest pains, difficulty breathing, or severe bleeding, it could be a life-threatening emergency. Call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number immediately. If you are concerned about a possible poisoning or exposure to a toxic substance, call Poison Control now at 1-800-567-8911.
What you will find here: A guide for taking hormonal oral contraception after a missed or extended dose.
Go to https://www.sexandu.ca/contraception/stay-on-schedule/
Stay on Schedule – Sex & U
When taking hormonal contraception, it can be difficult to stay on schedule. If you have missed a dose or forgot to take your birth control method on time, there may be measures you can take to reduce your risk of pregnancy. Answer a few questions to see recommendations that are based on your specific situation.
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