Hormonal Method
Emergency contraceptives are hormone-based pills that are used in the event of accidental unprotected sex.

Efficacy
Typical Use
>58%
Info
Emergency
Contraceptives
Use it right!
The efficacy of emergency contraceptives change drastically depending on how long after unprotected sex you take them. To be as effective as they can be you must take them during the 24 hours after you had sex, after this time, their ability to be effective declines.
Efficacy changes over time as follows:
95% effective within first 24 hours after unprotected sex
85% if taken within 25-48 hours
58% if taken within 49-72 hours
Regimen
Emergency
Contraceptives
Do it properly.
For the best results with emergency contraception, be quick. Taken 12 hours after unprotected sex it is a lot more effective than after 24 hours.
Benefits
- Highly effective
when used
as directed - Emergency care
- Widely available