Tell women IUD more effective for emergency contraception

Tell women IUD more effective for emergency contraception GPs and other health professionals should tell women who need emergency contraception that a copper intrauterine device (IUD or ‘coil’) is more effective than oral pills in preventing pregnancy after sex, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence said. NICE also said doctors and nurses should inform women requesting ongoing contraception about long-acting reversible contraceptive methods (LARC), including the coil, as well oral contraceptives and other methods. OnMedica

See also:

• Contraception NICE quality standard [QS129] NICE
• Coil 'better than morning-after pill' BBC News