Emergency contraception (EC) is the only birth control method that can prevent pregnancy after you’ve had sex.
It is intended for use following unprotected sex, birth control failure or misuse (such as forgotten pills or torn condoms), or rape or coerced sex.
No! Emergency contraception is not an abortion pill.
If you are already pregnant, taking EC will not change anything.
You can get Emergency Contraception (EC) on your own as a minor in California. There are several ways to get EC.
No. You do not need your parents’ permission to get emergency contraception.
You have several options for free care and reproductive health services.