Answers to Frequently Asked Questions About...
Types of Emergency Contraception
Which daily birth control pills can be used for emergency contraception worldwide?
Wondering which emergency
contraceptive pills (“morning
after pills” or “day after pills” are available
in a specific country? Select that country below
to get a list of regular birth control pills (also called oral contraceptives)
that contain the hormones researchers have found are safe
and effective at preventing
pregnancy in the few days after
sex. Looking for more information about which types of pills have
been studied for emergency use? Click
here.
If you know the brand name
of an emergency contraceptive
pill and want to know where it is available, try using our search
feature.
Our country-by-country information comes primarily from the 2002 Directory of Hormonal Contraceptives, published by International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF). We have supplemented their list with reports from the field and welcome additions and/or corrections. Please send comments to: ec3@opr.princeton.edu.