Morning After Pill

Emergency contraception is a safe and effective way to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex or when birth control fails. Emergency contraception pills prevent pregnancy by temporarily stopping the release of an egg from a woman’s ovary; they may also prevent a fertilized egg from attaching to the uterus.

The pills should be started within five days of unprotected vaginal intercourse. The sooner the pills are taken, the more effective they will be in preventing pregnancy. The pills will not work if you are already pregnant.