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After taking levonelle emergency contraception at ovulation time in my cycle would it be advisable and safe to get an iud fitted aswell to reduce risk

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Maybe: The Paragard IUD can be used as emergency contraception. When inserted within 5 days of unprotected intercourse, it reduces a woman’s risk of pregnancyto 1 in 1,000. Its a good option if you want to get reliable long-term contraception.

Answered 4/20/2015

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