If you have had sex without using contraception, or think that your contraception might have failed, perhaps because a condom has split or you have forgotten to take your pill, taking emergency contraception (EC) will usually prevent a pregnancy.

EC is sometimes known as the 'morning after pill', but this is misleading because it can be used up to several days after sex.

You must take the morning after pill within three days (72 hours) of unprotected sex, but they are more effective the sooner you take them.

Don't delay - see someone as soon as possible. You can get emergency contraception from:
• Any family planning clinic
• Leigh Walk-in-Centre
• Many Chemists
• Incefield House Out Of Hours Service
• Shakespeare Surgery
Please note: Emergency Contraception can only be given by an appropriately trained pharmacist and therefore the pharmacy service cannot be guaranteed.

For more information call the Family Planning Association helpline Tel: 0845 310 1334 (Lo-cost) 9am to 6pm (Closed Thursday 3.00 - 4.30pm) or visit their website at www.fpa.org.uk