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* You may have difficulty finding dedicated emergency contraception that's legally registered in Jordan. However, if you do have issues, you can take oral contraceptives (regular birth control pills) as replacement emergency contraception. They can also work as emergency contraception. To do this, you can do the following: | * You may have difficulty finding dedicated emergency contraception that's legally registered in Jordan. However, if you do have issues, you can take oral contraceptives (regular birth control pills) as replacement emergency contraception. They can also work as emergency contraception. To do this, you can do the following: | ||
** For these pills, take 40 pills within 120 hours after unprotected sex: Ovrette | ** For these pills, take 40 pills within 120 hours after unprotected sex: Ovrette | ||
** For these pills, take 2 pills within 120 hours after unprotected sex and take 2 more pills 12 hours later (only the first 21 pills can be used in pack): Neogynon, Nordiol, Ologyn, Ovral<ref>[http://ec.princeton.edu/ Princeton EC Website]</ref> | ** For these pills, take 2 pills within 120 hours after unprotected sex and take 2 more pills 12 hours later (only the first 21 pills can be used in pack): Neogynon, Nordiol, Ologyn, Ovral<ref>[http://ec.princeton.edu/ Princeton EC Website]</ref> | ||
** For these pills, take 4 pills within 120 hours after unprotected sex and take 4 more pills 12 hours later (only the first 21 pills can be used in pack): Lo-Femenal, Microgynon-30, Nordette, Rigevidon<ref>[http://ec.princeton.edu/ Princeton EC Website]</ref> | ** For these pills, take 4 pills within 120 hours after unprotected sex and take 4 more pills 12 hours later (only the first 21 pills can be used in pack): Lo-Femenal, Microgynon-30, Nordette, Rigevidon<ref>[http://ec.princeton.edu/ Princeton EC Website]</ref> | ||
* You can also use an IUD as a form of emergency contraception. However, it may be difficult to obtain one on a short notice or if you're unmarried (check the above "Contraception" section for more details). | * You can also use an IUD as a form of emergency contraception. However, it may be difficult to obtain one on a short notice or if you're unmarried (check the above "Contraception" section for more details). | ||