How does the morning-after pill prevent pregnancy? - Alison Edelman

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Explore how two main types of emergency contraception work to prevent pregnancy by disrupting or delaying ovulation. -- In a 2021 study, researchers asked over 500 participants to explain how the morning-after pill worked. Despite these pills’ widespread use, 60% answered incorrectly. Emergency contraceptives are often misunderstood— even the phrase “the morning-after pill” is a misnomer. So, how do they work? Alison Edelman explores how two main types of emergency contraception disrupt or delay ovulation. Lesson by Alison Edelman, directed by Magali García. Support Our Non-Profit Mission ---------------------------------------------- Support us on Patreon: http://bit.ly/TEDEdPatreon Check out our merch: http://bit.ly/TEDEDShop ---------------------------------------------- Connect With Us ---------------------------------------------- Sign up for our newsletter: http://bit.ly/TEDEdNewsletter Follow us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/TEDEdFacebook Find us on Twitter: http://bit.ly/TEDE

Tags: pregnancy, pregnancy prevention, morning after pill, emergency contraceptive, contraceptive, birth control, plan b, ovulation, ovaries, follicle, egg, luteinizing hormone, LH, fallopian tube, egg fertilization, egg implantation, progesterone, hormones, disrupt ovulation, delay ovulation

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