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I had sex for the first time 6 days ago but some of the sperm fell out of the condom. I took the “morning after” pill 36 hours later. Could I be pregnant?

Updated 3 June 2014 under Ask Us.

The “morning after” pill, which is also known as Emergency Contraception, Plan B, or Next Choice, is most effective when taken within 72 hours of having unprotected sex. Although emergency […]

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Girl taking a pill

I had sex with my boyfriend in the heat of the moment and we didn’t use a condom. I took Next Choice One Dose™ three hours after we had sex. My period is late – should I be worried?

Updated 19 March 2014 under Ask Us.

Taking emergency contraception within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse is your best bet to avoid unwanted pregnancy. The manufacturer of the emergency contraception Next Choice One Dose™ states, “Some women […]

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Girl taking a pill

I had sex yesterday but I didn’t use protection and my boyfriend and I aren’t sure if a little sperm got in. What should I do?

Updated 15 January 2014 under Ask Us.

Emergency contraception (EC) is a safe treatment to help prevent pregnancy in adolescent girls and adult women who have had unprotected sex. EC works before a women’s body ovulates, preventing […]

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Pregnancy: Unplanned Pregnancy

Updated 20 July 2021 under Health Guides.

What are my options if I have an unplanned pregnancy? If you are confirmed to have a intrauterine pregnancy, you have 3 options: Continue with the pregnancy and become a parent […]

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Emergency Contraception (EC)

Updated 27 October 2024 under Health Guides.

Emergency contraception (EC) is a backup method of birth control for preventing pregnancy after unprotected PIV (penis-in-vagina) sex. Even though it’s commonly called the “morning-after pill,” EC includes both pills […]

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Is it important for teens to have accurate information about emergency contraception?

Updated 21 November 2013 under Ask Us.

Yes, everyone including teens should have accurate information about emergency contraception so they can make an informed decision. Unfortunately there are myths or untruths about EC; however, you can trust […]

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I had sex last night without precaution. What should I do now?

Updated 21 November 2013 under Ask Us.

If you’ve had sex without using protection, you’ll need to be concerned about two things: preventing pregnancy and getting screened for sexually transmitted infections. Emergency contraception (EC) typically called the […]

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