I have had unprotected sex and I need the morning after pill, what do I do?
Answer
There are two different types of emergency contraception: oral medication and the cooper coil device.
What is an IUD (intrauterine device) or copper coil? - NHS (www.nhs.uk)
You generally have between 3 and 5 days to obtain a convenient method for it to be effective.
You can contact your:
- Local pharmacy
- GP
- Local sexual health service Find a sexual health clinic - NHS (www.nhs.uk)
There is more information via this link Emergency contraceptive pill (morning after pill) - NHS (www.nhs.uk)