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A Concerning Internet Trend That Might Result in Unintended Pregnancy
Emergency contraception and home pregnancy tests are commonplace, with both being available without a prescription. Oral emergency contraception formulations available in the United States typically contain levonorgestrel or ulipristal acetate, which prevent ovulation. Over-the-counter home pregnancy tests are generally reliable and accurate in identifying pregnancy through detection of urinary human chorionic gonadotropin. Home pregnancy tests are packaged into small...