Emergency Birth Control

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How EBC works

Emergency Birth Control

One way emergency birth control (EBC) works is by preventing an egg from being released, thus stopping ovulation. Learn about other EBC measures.

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Emergency birth control pills are available to women 18 years and older without a prescription. If you're under 18, look here.

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Emergency birth control is something women can take if birth control methods fail or following a sexual assault. Enter your zip code to find a provider near you.

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The intrauterine device (IUD) and emergency contraceptive pills (ECP) are the two types of emergency birth control available. Find out how each are used.

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Some states don't have to offer emergency birth control to rape victims who go to the emergency room. Is your state one of them?

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Know your rights

Princeton University

According to the law, if you're 17 years and younger you don't need parental consent to get emergency birth control. Ask your doctor if your treatment will be confidential.

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Timing is crucial

Feminist Women's Health Center

Emergency birth control can be taken up to 120 hours after unprotected intercourse. However, it is most effective if taken within the first 24 hours.

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Get involved, take action

Back Up Your Birth conrtol

Back up your birth control (BUYBC) is a national campaign to increase access, education and awareness of emergency birth control. Find out more about this campaign here.

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Emergency birth control can be used if a condom breaks or if you forget to take your birth control pills. Read more about emergency contraception and find out if it's right for you.

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Join an incredibly active online community that supports your decision to use (or not to use) emergency birth control.

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Common side effects of emergency birth control (EBC) are dizziness, headache, abdominal cramping and vomiting. Learn more about side effects of EBC.

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causes

Research suggests that a minority of patients and physicians feel that offering a prescription for emergency birth control might lead to irresponsible sex.

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