What is the Morning-After Pill (Emergency Contraception)?

The morning-after pill (emergency contraception) 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 to use it if:

• You weren't using any birth control.
• The condom broke or slipped off.
• You forgot to take your birth control pills, insert your ring, or apply your patch.
• Your diaphragm or cap slipped out of place.
• you miscalculated your “safe” days

Emergency contraception is also known as the morning-after pill, emergency birth control, backup birth control, and by the brand names Plan B, ella, and Next Choice.