What is Emergency Contraception?
There are two types of emergency contraception
- Emergency contraceptive pills (morning after pill)
- IUD (intrauterine device)
Emergency contraception pills can be used to help prevent an unwanted pregnancy between 72 hours and 5 days after unprotected sex. An emergency IUD can be used up to 5 days after unprotected sex.
Emergency contraception can be used if a contraceptive method fails, for instance a condom splits or a pill is forgotten or taken late, or if no contraception is used (i.e. 'unprotected' sex).
Where to find emergency contraception:
You can make an appointment at Conifer, fill in our online assessment for an appointment or attend a walk-in clinic.(click on individual clinics to check which ones offer walk-in services)
You can also get emergency contraception from some local pharmacies. Go to www.nhs.uk/Service-Search/Emergency contraception to find your nearest one.
If you are 19 and under, you can also get in touch with our Outreach service by texting REACHOUT to 61825 or calling 01482 336397.
