Emergency contraception can help reduce the chance of pregnancy after unprotected sex or if your usual contraception has failed, such as a missed pill or a broken condom. We offer emergency contraceptive pills, which work mainly by delaying or preventing ovulation. Emergency contraception works best when taken as soon as possible after unprotected sex.

Emergency contraception can help prevent pregnancy after a contraceptive mistake or unprotected sex. It is a confidential and convenient option when you need support quickly and can be used by most people, with no age limit.

Emergency contraception is not intended to replace regular contraception. Our team can discuss longer-term options which will better suit your needs.

Emergency contraception does not protect against sexually transmitted infections nor does it end an existing pregnancy. It may also be less effective if ovulation has already happened.

Some medicines can affect how well emergency contraceptive pills work, so it is important to tell us about any medicines you take.

Emergency contraceptive pills are generally well tolerated, but some people may experience:

• Feeling sick or being sick.

• Headaches.

• Tiredness.

• Breast tenderness.

• Stomach cramps.

• Changes to your next period, such as it arriving earlier, later, being heavier or lighter than usual.

If you are sick soon after taking an emergency contraceptive pill, speak to our team or a healthcare professional as you may need further advice.

Emergency contraception works best when taken as soon as possible after unprotected sex or contraceptive failure, so it's important not to delay seeking advice.

No. Emergency contraception helps prevent pregnancy before it starts. It does not work if you're already pregnant and is not the same as an abortion.

Yes, emergency contraception can be used more than once if needed. However, it isn't intended to be used as your regular method of contraception. If you find yourself needing it frequently, we can help you explore longer-term contraceptive options.