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| Copyright © 2008 by Wellness Center of Door County, Inc. All rights reserved. Website created by TSB & MGB |
Emergency Contraception (ECP) is a back-up
method of birth control that every female
should have in their possession. In doing so
you can be assured of immediate access and
not have to rely on pharmacy hours or in store
supply.
method of birth control that every female
should have in their possession. In doing so
you can be assured of immediate access and
not have to rely on pharmacy hours or in store
supply.
ECP is indicated in the event of unprotected intercourse, broken
condom, sexual assault/rape, or break or disruption in contraceptive
method. ECP Is NOT a form of abortion. Its use prevents ovulation thus
decreases the chances of unplanned pregnancy to 1% if used ASAP!
Is NOT intended to be used as a method of birth control.
Sperm can survive in a female's body for 5 days! Although frequently
referred to as "the morning after pill" it should always be taken ASAP
after an episode of unprotected sex (regardless of the reason) and no
later than 120 hours. ECP can be highly effective but if you miss a
period----be sure to come in for a pregnancy test ASAP.
what you're on
have any symptoms
ACCESSING ECP
condom, sexual assault/rape, or break or disruption in contraceptive
method. ECP Is NOT a form of abortion. Its use prevents ovulation thus
decreases the chances of unplanned pregnancy to 1% if used ASAP!
Is NOT intended to be used as a method of birth control.
Sperm can survive in a female's body for 5 days! Although frequently
referred to as "the morning after pill" it should always be taken ASAP
after an episode of unprotected sex (regardless of the reason) and no
later than 120 hours. ECP can be highly effective but if you miss a
period----be sure to come in for a pregnancy test ASAP.
- Package instructions say to take one pill
twelve hours apart---however we STRONGLY
recommend taking both pills at the same time.
Studies done since ECP was approved by the
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have
shown that no increase in side effects occur
when taken at the same time. So this makes it
simpler for you to do and decreases the
chance of that 2nd pill being missed or taken
late.
 | ECP is indicated in the event of: |
| unprotected intercourse | |
| broken condom | |
| condom that has fallen off during intercourse or during | |
| withdrawal or "pulling out" | ||
| sexual assault or rape |
| ECP is NOT a form of abortion! | |
| Prevents/inhibits ovulation | |
| Reduces the chance of an unplanned pregnancy from 8% down to | |
| 1% if taken ASAP | ||
| Is not intended to be used as an ongoing method of birth control | |
| If ECP is used----we strongly recommend making an appointment to: |
| obtain a consistent method of birth control OR | |
| change your method if you're having difficulty using |
| be seen in 2 weeks for STD testing ---even if you don't |
ACCESSING ECP
| ECP is available "behind the counter" at most pharmacies and can | |
| be purchased without a prescription for those over 18 with a photo ID. Cost will be nearly $50 or more | ||
| Wellness Center provides ECP at a fraction of this cost and | |
| encourages female clients to always have a back-up supply on hand. | ||
| For after clinic hours ECP assistance - call us at (920) 493-5664 |
- If calling during the night---messages will be returned after 8
| ECP is NOT a form of abortion! |
| Emergency Contraception |