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What is Emergency Contraception?

Emergency Contraception, EC, is a pill that can prevent pregnancy after sex or a method failure.

Who can use EC?

A woman who doesn't want to be pregnant right now.

What does EC do?

EC prevents ovulation (when a woman releases an egg), or fertilization. EC will not stop or hurt a pregnancy that has already started. EC will not hurt a pregnant woman or a developing fetus.

When should EC be taken?

EC is most effective when taken immediately. EC should be taken within 120 hours, if:

• A birth control method doesn't work or breaks during sex.
• A birth control method was tampered with.
• No birth control was used (or if it was forgotten) during sex.
• A woman was raped or sexually assaulted.

How does EC work?

EC works by preventing ovulation (when a woman releases an egg) or fertilization. It is about 80% effective within 72 hours of sex and it is about 50% effective within 120 hours of sex.

Are there side effects?

1 in 4 who take EC experience nausea or vomiting (the most common side effects). Other side effects include: fatigue, breast tenderness, headache, abdominal pain, and dizziness. These side effects subside within 48 hours of using the medication. EC can affect the timing of a period.