Emergency Contraception (EC)

... can prevent pregnancy after unprotected vaginal intercourse. It is also called post-coital or "morning-after" contraception.

... is available over-the-counter (without a prescription) for women aged 18 and older. The brand name is Plan B.

... is available from health care providers, clinics and women's health and family planning centers for women under 18 years of age.

... is used only if a woman is not already pregnant from a previous act of intercourse. EC prevents pregnancy by stopping ovulation or fertilization. Theoretically, EC could also prevent implantation, but that has not been proven scientifically. EC will not cause an abortion.

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