Emergency Contraception

Emergency contraception (EC) is a safe, effective and responsible method of preventing pregnancy when regular contraception has failed, no contraception was used and/or in the case of sexual assault.

	POLICY Through the prompt use of emergency contraception, many unwanted and unplanned pregnancies can be avoided. The IFPA has for many years campaigned and advocated for better access to emergency contraception for women and girls. As of Febuary 2011 emergency contraception is available from all pharmacies without a prescription.
	SERVICES IFPA clinics also provide emergency contraception as part of our regular sexual and reproductive health service. See here for more about our walk-in emergency contraception service.
	FACTSHEET IFPA factsheets outlines different forms of emergency contraception, details how the different methods work, how to acces emergency contraception, side effects and how effective it is. Read.
	EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION Every sexually active woman or girl may need to access emergency contraception at some point in her life so it is important to learn the facts. This section also contains information about how to access emergency contraception and what to do if you are refused emergency contraception by a doctor or a pharmacist. More.
	EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION: MYTHS & FACTS There is a lot of misinformation about emergency contraception. This section gives clear and unbiased information on emergency contraception and dispels many of the myths associated with it. More