Emergency Contraception
Emergency contraception (EC) is a safe and effective means of preventing pregnancy after unprotected intercourse. EC; also known as emergency birth control, the Morning After Pill and Plan B; contains hormones found in birth control pills and must be started within 120 hours after unprotected intercourse.
EC should be in every woman’s medicine cabinet. It is an important tool for women to prevent unintended pregnancy and the need for abortion.
You may want EC if :
- The condom broke or slipped off, and he ejaculated inside your vagina.
- You forgot to take your birth control pills, insert your ring, or apply your patch.
- Your diaphragm, cap, or shield slipped out of place, and he ejaculated inside your vagina.
- You miscalculated your “safe” days.
- He didn’t pull out in time.
- You weren’t using any birth control.
- He forced you to have unprotected vaginal sex.
EC is available at all of our Health Centers on a walk-in basis. Women and men 18 or older can buy it over-the-counter (without a prescription). Women under 18 will need to see a clinician for a prescription; no appointment is necessary for this service.
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