ECPs are a safe and effective method of birth control that prevent pregnancy after sex.
You should start ECPs within 120 hours (5 days) after unprotected sex if you don't want to become pregnant.
ECPs are more effective the sooner after sex they are taken.
ECPs are not abortion pills. They will not work if you are already pregnant.
How Do I Take Emergency Contraception Pills (ECPs)?
Take the first dose as soon as possible within 120 hours after unprotected sex. Take the second dose 12 hours later. Keep a packet of ECPs at home to use when you need them. ECPs do not protect against sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV/AIDS.
Are There Side Effects?
ECPs make some women feel sick to their stomach or vomit. Some women may have sore breasts or headaches. These side effects last about one day. ECPs can also cause some women's periods to come a little early or late. They do not affect a woman's ability to become pregnant in the future.
Are There Different Types of ECPs?
Yes, different types of ECPs have different levels of effectiveness and side effects. Taken in special doses, some regular birth control pills can be used as emergency contraception.
What are Emergency Contraception Pills (ECPs)? 
