Birth Control - Emergency Birth Control

Emergency contraception is a form of birth control that you take after intercourse which will hopefully prevent pregnancy. The "Morning After Pill" as it is commonly referred to, works by using drugs that prevent ovulation or fertilization, and possibly implantation. It does not protect against STI/STDs.

How Reliable Is It?

With perfect use the rate is 99% effective.

With typical use the rate is ?% effective.

How Does It Work?

Emergency Contraception usually contains higher doses of hormones, estrogens, or progestins or both. You take the pill within 72 hours of unprotected sexual intercourse. But it is most effective if taken within 12 hours of unprotected sexual intercourse. The effectiveness may continue for up to 120 hours.

Side Effects

• Nausea
• Abdominal pain
• Fatigue
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Breast tenderness