This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Demography and Family Planning, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
Which can be used as an Emergency contraceptive? 
Select and explain. 
A. DMPA, B. Spermicidal jelly, C. Copper-T, D. Today
C: Copper-T
Answer: C: Copper-T 
Explanation: Ans: c (Copper-T) Ref: Park, 19th ed, p. 394Copper-T is an effective post coital contraceptive, if inserted within 3-5 days of unprotected intercourse.DMPA- is an injectable contraceptive containing a progesterone. It acts by suppressing ovulation and it has no role in emergency contraception.Today- is a type of barrier contraception. It is a vaginal sponge saturated with spermicide nonoxynol-9. It cannot be used in emergency contraception.Spermicidal jelly- is chemical method of barrier contraception.