Emergency Contraception (Morning After Pill)
Emergency Contraception (Morning After Pill) at a Glance
- Birth control you can use to prevent pregnancy up to five days after unprotected sex
- Safe and effective
- Available at health centers and drugstores
- Costs vary from $10 to $70
Is Emergency Contraception Right for Me?
Accidents happen — that's why we have emergency contraception (the morning after pill). Did you have intercourse without using protection? Did you forget to use your birth control correctly? Did the condom break, leaving you worried about becoming pregnant? If so, emergency contraception might be a good choice for you.
Here are some of the most common questions we hear women ask about emergency contraception. We hope the answers help you decide if it is right for you.
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Did You Know ...
Planned Parenthood contraception services help avert more than 600,000 unintended pregnancies and nearly 300,000 abortions each year.
- Q&A with Dr.Cullins