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Your support is crucial and deeply appreciated. General Note: There are many types of contraceptives, also known as "birth control," including IUDs, oral contraceptives, patches, shots, and condoms, etc.
If you would like to view a full list, click here. Important Notes: Emergency contraception may prevent pregnancy for three days 72 hours and sometimes five days hours after unprotected sex. Take EC as soon as possible after unprotected sex.
If you don't have access to dedicated EC, oral contraceptives can be used as replacement EC, but remember the following: 1 Only some contraceptives work as EC 2 Different contraceptives require different dosages and time schedules to work as EC 3 You must only use the first 21 pills in day packs and 4 They may be less effective than dedicated EC.
For general information on emergency contraceptives, click here and here. Note: The longest-lasting EC is currently ellaOne. It lasts up to 5 days hours after unprotected sex. Check to see if your country carries ellaOne. If your country doesn't carry ellaOne, copper IUDs may also prevent pregnancy up to 5 days after unprotected sex. If none of these options are available, and it's been over 3 days since you had unprotected sex, you can still take EC, which may work up to 5 days.
