Emergency Contraception
Emergency Contraception discussed: this contraceptive method can be used within 5 days of sexual intercourse to help prevent an unintended pregnancy. Learn about The Morning After Pill (Plan B®) – what it is, when its indicated, how it is used, and its side effects. The IUD is another method of emergency contraception. Effectiveness and where to obtain emergency birth control are also discussed.
Ella
Ella is a new type of morning after pill. It was FDA-approved as emergency contraception in August 2010. It consists of one ulipristal acetate, 30 mg, pill. Ella can be taken 120 hours (5 days) after unprotected sex or contraception failure to prevent an unintended pregnancy. Learn more about what ella is, the cost of ella, how to obtain ella,...
Next Choice (Generic Plan B)
Next Choice is emergency contraction. It is the generic equivalent of Plan B and is also known as the morning after pill. Next Choice consists of two levonorgestrel pills. To reduce the risk of an unplanned pregnancy, Next Choice should be started up to 3 days (72 hours) after unprotected sex or contraception failure. This generic Plan B can be bought OTC by age 17 and older.
Emergency Contraception
Find out about the various forms of emergency contraception. Learn about how they work, when to use, where to obtain, and how much they cost. Misconceptions and effectives are also presented.
The Emergency Contraception Debate
The use of emergency contraception is an ongoing debate in the United States. Emergency contraception (EC), or Plan B, continues to cause controversy among both Pro-Life advocates and Pro-Choice groups. It continues to be a highly emotional and controversial issue. Part of the debate stems from people confusing emergency Contraception (Plan B)...
Emergency Contraception Quiz
Plan B (The morning-after pill) is a safe and effective form of emergency contraception, or emergency birth control. The morning-after pill lowers a woman’s chances of getting pregnant after unprotected sex or contraceptive failure. Do you have questions about the morning-after pill? Take our Emergency Contraception Quiz to learn important information about Plan B.
Effectiveness of Emergency Contraception
A comparison of the effectiveness of the available methods of emergency contraception. Compare how each of these methods rate in preventing pregnancy after sexual intercourse.
Progestin Only Emergency Contraception
Information progestin only emergency contraception is presented as well as discussion regarding cost, side effects, where to obtain, and when to use. Effectiveness is also explained.
How To Use Progestin-Only Pills as EC
Here is a description on how to use use progestin-only birth control pills as emergency contraception. Also, incase you may still have some of the original Plan B, information is also included on its use. Additional tips included as to possible side effects that may accompany these methods.
ParaGard Intrauterine Device
ParaGard IUD is an effective option if you need emergency birth control. Learn more about this birth control method.
