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Reproductive Health

Emergency contraceptives are effective if used within.
A. 72 hours of ovulation
B. 72 hours of menstruation
C. 72 hours of implantation
D. 72 hours of coitus

D. 72 hours of coitus

Progestogens or progestogen-estrogen combination can also be used by females as injections or implants under the skin.

Their mode of action is similar to that of pills but their effective periods are longer.
Administration of progestogens or progestogens-estrogen combinations or IUDs within 72 hours of coitus have been found to very effective.

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