Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Oops...my condom broke! What do I do now?

Emergency contraception (EC) is a safe and effective way to prevent pregnancy after unprotected intercourse. It can be started up to five days (120 hours) after unprotected intercourse.
You may want EC if
• The condom broke or slipped off, and he ejaculated in your vagina.
• You forgot to take your birth control pills, insert your ring, or apply your patch.
• He didn't pull out in time.
• You weren't using any birth control.
• You were forced to have unprotected vaginal sex, or were raped.
Emergency contraception is also known as emergency birth control, backup birth control, the morning after pill, and by the brand name Plan B. The most commonly used kind of emergency contraception is Plan B.
How Do I Get Emergency Contraception?
Plan B is available from drugstores and health centers without a prescription for women and men 18 and older, with proof of identification. If you are interested in getting Plan B and are 18 or older, you can either get it directly from a Planned Parenthood health center or from your local drugstore. If you are younger than 18, you'll need to go to a health center or private health care provider for a prescription.
For further information, please contact your local Planned Parenthood of Delaware health center.

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