Learning Outcomes for Study Session 10

When you have studied this session, you should be able to:

10.1  Define and use correctly all of the key words printed in bold. (SAQ 10.1 and 10.2)

10.2  Describe the types, effectiveness and precautions of emergency contraception (EC). (SAQs 10.2, 10.3, 10.6 and 10.7)

10.3  Describe the advantages and disadvantages of EC. (SAQs 10.3 and 10.6)

10.4  Explain the management of common side-effects of EC. (SAQs 10.5 and 10.7)

Study Session 10  Emergency Contraception (EC)

10.1  Definition of emergency contraception (EC)