Contraceptive methods

Prevent pregnancy. Use condoms to reduce STI risk too.

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Options: condoms, pill, injection, IUD and implant. Some are free in public health services.
Condoms are the only method that also reduces STI risk.
Morning-after pill: after unprotected sex. It delays ovulation — it does not end a pregnancy and does not prevent STIs.
The sooner the better: up to 3 days for levonorgestrel, up to 5 days for ulipristal or the copper IUD. It does not protect sex afterwards — keep using condoms.

In practice

Choose a method with a health professional.
Condoms are free at health centers.
Emergency? Go to a health center or pharmacy today.
Pregnancy test 3 weeks after unprotected sex. Vomited right after the pill? Ask a pharmacist.

Warning signs

A late period after unprotected sex.
Side effects that worry you.

Where to get help

Health center
Community pharmacy

Sources

Ministry of Health – Sexual and reproductive health
WHO – Emergency contraception (https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/emergency-contraception)
CDC – Emergency contraception (https://www.cdc.gov/contraception/hcp/usspr/emergency-contraception.html)

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