- The emergency contraceptive pill, sometimes called the morning after pill, can stop a pregnancy happening after sex without contraception or if contraception fails.
- The emergency contraceptive pill is not suitable for everyone.
- You need to take it within 3 or 5 days after sex, depending on the type of pill. The sooner you take an emergency pill, the more likely it is to work.
- You can get emergency contraceptive pills from most sexual health clinics, GP surgeries and pharmacies.
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The emergency pill does not stop you getting or passing on sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Use a condom every time you have sex to help protect you and your partner against STIs, including HIV.