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Take an emergency contraception pill (AKA the morning-after pill) within 120 hours (5 days) after having unprotected sex. The morning-after pill only works if you take it before you ovulate — so take it as soon as possible to be on the safe side.
The morning-after pill is a type of birth control that can be used in emergency situations when typical birth control wasn’t used, failed, or in cases of non-consensual sexual intercourse (rape). This pill is most effective at preventing pregnancy when it’s taken as quickly after unprotected sex as possible.
The morning-after pill is a type of emergency birth control, also called emergency contraception. It can help prevent pregnancy after sex if your regular birth control method didn't work or wasn't used.
Emergency contraception is a safe and effective way to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex. There are a few different types of emergency contraception: morning-after pills and certain IUDs. Regardless of which method you use, emergency contraception should be used as soon as possible after unprotected sex.
There are two types of FDA-approved emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs). Some ECPs can work when taken within five days of unprotected sex or when your birth control does not work correctly. Some ECPs are available without a prescription.
Emergency contraception is birth control you can use to prevent pregnancy up to five days (120 hours) after unprotected sex. It’s safe and effective. There are two types of emergency contraception: morning-after pills, and certain IUDs.
A levonorgestrel morning-after pill — like Plan B One Step, Take Action, My Way, Option 2, Preventeza, AfterPill, My Choice, Aftera, and EContra — can lower your chance of getting pregnant by 75–89% if you take it within 3 days after unprotected sex.
Emergency contraception pills — such as Next Choice One Dose, Plan B One-Step and Ella — can be used up to five days after unprotected sex. But the pills are more effective the sooner you take them. A copper IUD (ParaGard) can also be used as emergency contraception.
A copper-bearing IUD is the most effective form of emergency contraception available. The emergency contraceptive pill regimens recommended by WHO are ulipristal acetate, levonorgestrel, or combined oral contraceptives (COCs) consisting of ethinyl estradiol plus levonorgestrel.
The emergency contraceptive pill is a safe and effective way to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex, contraceptive failure or a sexual assault. Millions of women have safely used the emergency contraceptive pill and there have been no reports of serious complications or side effects.