The intrauterine device IUD is a small, T-shaped plastic and copper device that's put into your womb uterus by a doctor or nurse.
It releases copper to stop the egg implanting in your womb or being fertilised. The IUD can be inserted up to 5 days after unprotected sex, or up to 5 days after the earliest time you could have ovulated released an egg , to prevent pregnancy.
You can also choose to have the IUD left in as an ongoing method of contraception. It's more effective than the emergency pill at preventing pregnancy after unprotected sex. The emergency IUD won't react with any other medicines you're taking. The IUD shouldn't be inserted if there's a risk that you may already be pregnant. It's safe to use when you're breastfeeding and it won't affect your milk supply.
You can get emergency contraception for free, even if you're under 16, from these places, but they may not all fit the IUD:.
Find your nearest sexual health clinic. Find your nearest pharmacy. If you're aged 16 or over, you can buy the emergency contraceptive pill from most pharmacies, in person or online, and from some organisations, such as the British Pregnancy Advisory Service BPAS. If you need emergency contraception, call your GP surgery, a pharmacy or a sexual health clinic as soon as possible.
Only go in person if asked to. You can also buy emergency contraception directly from a pharmacy or private sexual health clinic without a prescription. If you're not using a regular method of contraception, you might consider doing so to protect yourself from an unintended pregnancy. There are several methods of contraception that protect you for a long period, so you don't have to think about them once they're in place, or remember to use or take them every day or every time you have sex.
See a GP, nurse or visit your nearest sexual health clinic to discuss the options available. Contraception services are free and confidential, including for people under the age of If you're under 16 and want contraception, the doctor, nurse or pharmacist won't tell your parents or carer as long as they believe you fully understand the information you're given, and the decisions you're making.
Also, while emergency contraception pills are safe for emergency use, they have not been tested as regular birth control and are not approved by the FDA for this purpose. Women who are sexually active will need to use birth control to prevent pregnancy. What type of regular birth control you can use right away depends on the type of emergency contraception you take.
Read more about different types of birth control in our birth control methods fact sheet. After you take an emergency contraception pill, your next period may come sooner or later than normal. Most women will get their period within a week of the expected date. Your period also may be heavier, lighter, spotty, and more or less painful than is normal for you. If you do not get your period more than one week after expected or if you think you might be pregnant after taking emergency contraception pills, take a pregnancy test to find out for sure.
Emergency contraception does not protect you from STIs. To lower your risk of getting an STI, always use condoms when you have vaginal, oral, or anal sex. See a doctor right away if you think you may have been exposed to an STI. If you were sexually assaulted, go to the nearest hospital emergency room as soon as possible.
For more information about emergency contraception, call the OWH Helpline at or contact the following organizations:. Department of Health and Human Services. ET closed on federal holidays. Breadcrumb Home A-Z health topics Emergency contraception. Emergency contraception.
Emergency contraception Emergency contraception can help keep you from getting pregnant if you had sex without using birth control or if your birth control method did not work. What is emergency contraception? What types of emergency contraception pills are available? How do emergency contraception pills prevent pregnancy? When should I think about using emergency contraception? Consider using emergency contraception if you had sex and: You didn't use birth control You think your birth control didn't work see the list in the next section Consider asking your doctor for a prescription for emergency contraception pills, or having some type of emergency contraception pill already at home or with you in case you need it.
What does it mean for birth control to "fail" or not work correctly? What else should I know about the ECP? It contains progestogen, which is a very safe hormone. It doesn't make it harder for you to get pregnant later on. Can I use the ECP as a regular method of contraception? Order Multiple Copies of our pamphlet from our online shop Order this Pamphlet. Find a clinic. Ask for an appointment Visits are free if you are under 22 NZ residents only.
Are you in an unsafe situation? Know someone who would like to read this? Share it. Back to Sexual health. Contraception is free for most people in the UK, and there are are about 15 types to choose from.
Find out what's available and where you can get it. If you use contraception correctly, you can have sex without worrying about getting pregnant or getting someone pregnant. Most methods of contraception won't protect you against catching or passing on a sexually transmitted infection STI. Protect your own and your partner's health by using condoms as well as your chosen method of contraception. Contraception services are free and confidential , including for people under 16 years old.
This means the doctor or nurse won't tell your parents or anyone else, as long as they believe you're mature enough to understand the information and decisions involved.
If they believe there's a risk to your safety and welfare, they may decide to tell your parents.
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