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Emergency help!
Worried you're pregnant?
This section gives you information on:
Emergency Contraception (EHC)
Emergency Contraception is sometimes referred to as EHC (Emergency Hormonal Contraception). You may also have heard this referred to as the "morning after pill", but you do have up to 3 days in which to obtain it.
If you've had unprotected sex in the last few days, or it the condom split, you may be within the time limit for Emergency Contraception.
If it is up to 5 days days since you had unprotected sex you may be within the time limit for emergency contraception.
Emergency Hormonal Contraception Emergency contraception pill can be taken up to 72 hours (3 days) after unprotected sex but is more effective if taken as early as possible.
Emergency Contraception can be obtained free, by young women of any age from Luton BROOK Services, the Walk-in Centre and local pharmacists who are participating in the Emergency Contraception Scheme.
However, please be aware that it is the pharmacist, not the pharmacy that is accredited, so if the pharmacist is not available then it will not be possible to obtain the contraception (see key agencies below)
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The Emergency Contraceptive pill can also be obtained from pharmacists who are not participating in the EHC scheme, however they will not provide it to under 16's and it will cost about £20.
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Even if it is more than 72 hours since you've had unprotected sex you should still contact an appropriate service.
The Emergency Contraceptive pill can also be obtained from pharmacists who are not participating in the EHC scheme, however they will not provide it to under 16's and it will cost about £20.
Even if it is more than 72 hours since you've had unprotected sex you should still contact an appropriate service.
Emergency Contraception (IUD)
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A IUD ('the coil') can be fitted within 5 days of having unprotected sex or within 5 days of the earliest expected date of ovulation in the case of multiple exposures.
You will need to make either an emergency appointment with your GP or contact your local family planning clinic. You can just turn up at the Walk-In Centre and the pharmacies who are participating in the EHC scheme.