Make the best decision by educating yourself - it is good to know all of the facts before taking the morning after pill. Your body and your health are important; please contact us for more information and confidential help. Take time to make the best decision.

What is the morning-after pill?
The morning-after pill or emergency contraception is any type of hormonal birth control taken after unprotected intercourse or a known or suspected contraceptive (condom, etc.) failure.

The morning-after pill is reported to work within 72 hours after sex and can lower your chance of pregnancy by up to 89%.

Should I Take the Morning-After Pill?
Many times, women panic after having unprotected sex and scramble to take the morning-after pill. However, did you know that you can only become pregnant on certain days of the month – around the time that you ovulate? Typically, there are only about three to five days a month in which pregnancy can occur. Many women take the Morning After Pill during a time when they are not fertile and are unable to become pregnant. Please contact us for more information.

Are There Side Effects?
Just like other medication, there are side effects.

• Plan B, the most common form of the morning-after pill in the United States, includes side effects such as nausea, abdominal pain, fatigue, headache, heavier menstrual bleeding, and lighter menstrual bleeding.

Our Center has a lot of information on the morning-after pill, but we do not refer or prescribe it. We are here to help you sort through your concerns. If you are sexually active, we recommend that you take a pregnancy test before taking the morning-after pill. You could already be pregnant, and would not need to take the medication. Please contact us to get a free pregnancy test.

This information is intended for general education purposes only and should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional medical advice.