Emergency Contraception
Pill
This is sometimes known as the ‘morning after pill’
It is a tablet that can be given up to 72 hours (3 days) after having unprotected sex. The earlier you get it, the more likely it is to work at preventing a pregnancy.
Where can I get it?
- CaSH Clinic
- HYPA - if you are under 19
- Your own doctor
- Rivergate Primary Care Walk In centre
- And you can buy it at pharmacists but you have to be over 16 years old
Where can I get it?
Some pharmacies are now able to offer free emergency contraception to women under 25, for a list of these pharmacies please click here.
Emergency Coil
These can be fitted up to 5 days after sex. They need to be fitted by a specially trained doctor or nurse. Always check that your clinic or doctor is able to offer this service.
It works by:
- Stopping an egg being fertilised
- Stopping an egg implanting in the womb