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Emergency Contraception
Help when you need to prevent an unplanned pregnancy
Use Emergency Contraception when:- A condom breaks
- A contraceptive method fails
- You have unprotected intercourse under any circumstance.
Important Note:
Emergency Contraception (EC) is commonly known as “the morning after pill”. This name, however, implies that it must be taken “the morning after.”
This is not true, please read more...
Emergency Contraception (EC) pills contain a synthetic hormone. Taken as soon as possible after unprotected intercourse, EC decreases a woman’s chance of getting pregnant. EC can be given up to 120 hours (5 days) after unprotected intercourse. However, the earlier EC is taken the more effective it is at preventing pregnancy. Having EC on hand at home allows a woman to use it more quickly and effectively.
Call Options Clinic as soon as possible if you need EC. And remember, EC is available at pharmacies over-the-counter to women age 17 and older.
Emergency Contraception, like all regular hormonal contraceptives such as the birth control pill, Implanon, NuvaRing, and DepoProvera, may prevent pregnancy by delaying or inhibiting ovulation or fertilization. EC does not interrupt an established pregnancy.
After taking EC pills, your next menstrual period should begin sometime within the next 2-3 weeks. If you do NOT get a period by the end of the third week, call the clinic.
Side effects are mild and infrequent. Some menstrual changes may be noticed.
Options Clinic provides Plan B One Step: one pill containing 150 mg Levonorgestrel. Take this pill as soon as possible after unprotected intercourse.
A final word
Emergency Contraception is an effective way to prevent an unplanned pregnancy especially when taken early. At Options Clinic we strongly encourage you to consistently use reliable contraception. We also understand that life is not always predictable. EC may be just what you need to prevent unplanned pregnancy.
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