Emergency Contraception
Emergency contraception — sometimes called EC, the morning after pill, or Plan B — is birth control you can use to prevent pregnancy up to 5 days (120 hours) after unprotected sex.
If you have unprotected sex or if your method fails, emergency contraception can stop you from ovulating and may prevent pregnancy.
Emergency contraception is available at retail pharmacies. Our clinic offers it at a significantly discounted cost. Emergency contraception is available to purchase Monday through Friday during our normal business hours. Call us at (304) 344-9834 if you’d like to buy some.
How does it work?
To be effective, you need to take emergency contraception as soon as possible and no more than 5 days (120 hours) after unprotected sex. The sooner you use it, the more effective it is.
Emergency contraception is not the same as medication abortion. Pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg implants in the lining of the uterus. Emergency contraception can prevent the fertilized egg from implanting in the uterus lining or prevent the release of an egg. It will not terminate an existing pregnancy.
You should have a normal period in 2 to 3 weeks. If not, you may be pregnant and can call us at (304) 344-9834 to explore your options.