Emergency Contraception
What do you do if you've had unprotected sex or the birth control method you were using failed? Don't panic. Your next step may be the emergency contraceptive pill (ECP) one of the best-kept health secrets of modern contraception. ECP is available from your doctor, hospital or birth control clinic by prescription. ECP can be useful for preventing pregnancy in many situations including:
a condom slips or breaks
a diaphragm becomes dislodged or moves out of position
you forget your usual method of contraception and have unprotected sex
you missed taking your oral contraceptive pills
you are forced into having sex
you miscalculate your most "fertile" days and have sex without birth control
How does emergency contraception work?
There are basically two types of emergency contraception available:
The Emergency Contraceptive Pill (ECP) method - The ECP method or "morning after pill" uses a high dose of combined oral contraceptives (OCs) to prevent conception. The OC method is effective if used within 72 hours after unprotected intercourse.
The Intrauterine Device (IUD) method - This method involves the insertion of an IUD into the uterus by your doctor. The IUD creates an unfriendly environment for egg and sperm. The IUD must be inserted within 7 days of unprotected sex.
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