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How Does Birth Control Pills Work?
A new birth control pill called Ellaone that allows women to use it up to five days after having intercourse is being tested in Britain. Researchers say Ellaone is also twice as effective as the currently used "morning after" pill, Plan-B One-Step (levonorgestrel), which is only effective if used within three days after intercourse. The Plan-B One-Step medication works by destroying the implanted embryo, while Ellaone delays the release of the egg for fertilization.
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