A copper intrauterine device (IUD) can be used as an emergency contraceptive measure if it is inserted within what time frame after unprotected sex?
a. 12 hours
b. 3 days
c. 7 days
d. 10 days
C
A copper IUD can be inserted up to 7 days after unprotected sexual intercourse to prevent im-plantation of the zygote in women who prefer long-term contraception.
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