Emergency Contraception (EC)
Emergency Contraception, also known as "the morning after" pill can be taken to prevent an unplanned pregnancy. If taken within 120 hours - five (5) days, emergency contraception can decrease the chance of pregnancy by about 89% when the first dose is taken within 72 hours.
Plan B is a brand of hormone pills approved by the FDA specifically for emergency contraception. Plan B is now available over the counter for women 18 and older. Plan B and other forms of emergency contraception are also available by prescription for all women at our health centers.
You May Want Emergency Contraception if
- His Condom broke or slipped off, and he ejaculated inside your vagina.
- You forgot to take your birth control pills.
- 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
The sooner you take it, the more effective it can be so if you feel that you need it, contact or walk into your nearest Planned Parenthood health center right away. Emergency contraception can also be given to you to keep in your medicine cabinet for future use just in case a condom breaks or you engage in unprotected sexual intercourse. For further information on Emergency Contraception, call your nearest Planned Parenthood health center, which you can find here.
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