Emergency Contraception
There are 2 main forms of emergency contraception
- "The morning after pill" which needs to be taken within 72 hours of the time sex took place but the sooner the pill is taken the more effective it is.
- The Copper Coil or IUCD. This has to be fitted within 5 days of the time sex took place.
If you require emergency contraception you should see a doctor within 48 hours, preferably 24 hours, tell the receptionist you need an urgent appointment. If you cannot get to the surgery the local pharmacist may be able to help or you can find a clinic at –
http://www.fpa.org.uk/Findaclinic