KnowraEmergency contraceptionLinked fromLinked fromThe 24 pages that link to Emergency contraception, each with the reason it gives.All 24Broader topic 6Related 8Narrower topic 1Compared with 9ContraceptionCompared with: Its timing after sex often leads to confusion with abortion, though it does not end an established pregnancy.AbortionCompared with: It prevents pregnancy and does not end an established pregnancy.Barrier contraceptionCompared with: It may be considered after barrier failure, but it does not work by blocking sperm.Hormonal contraceptionCompared with: Some emergency methods are hormonal, but they are used after sex rather than as ongoing contraception.Oral contraceptive pillCompared with: Emergency pills are taken after sex, unlike regular pills taken on a schedule.Contraceptive implantCompared with: An implant prevents pregnancy prospectively; it is not a method of emergency contraception.Female condomCompared with: A female condom is used during sex, not after it; emergency contraception may be considered if it fails.Human fertilizationCompared with: Its principal action is delaying or preventing ovulation, rather than disrupting an established pregnancy.Medical abortionCompared with: It prevents pregnancy and does not terminate an established pregnancy.