What can I do to prevent pregnancy

Pregnancy can be prevented if you act quickly and use emergency family planning. You must use it as soon as possible, but no later than 3 days after the rape.

IMPORTANT: In some countries, abortion is safe and legal if a girl or woman has been raped. Ask a health worker or women’s organization if this is true in your country.

Sources

• Burns, A. A., Niemann, S., Lovich, R., Maxwell, J., & Shapiro, K. (2014). Where women have no doctor: A health guide for women. Hesperian Foundation.
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