Emergency Contraception Pills (ECP)

You may want Emergency Contraception if:

• You were forced to have unprotected vaginal sex.
• The condom broke or slipped off, and your partner ejaculated inside your vagina.
• Your partner did not withdraw or pull out in time.
• Your diaphragm or cervical cap slipped out of place, and your partner ejaculated inside your vagina.
• You forgot to take your birth control pills.
• You miscalculated your “safe” days.
• You were not using any birth control.

Often called the "morning-after pill," emergency contraception can reduce the risk of pregnancy after unprotected intercourse. Emergency Contraception Pills (ECP’s) can reduce the risk of pregnancy up to 120 hours after unprotected vaginal intercourse. They work best when taken within 72 hours — during this time they can reduce the risk of pregnancy from 75 to 89 percent.

Where Can You Get It:

Georgia Tech students can obtain Emergency Contraception Pills from Health Services by calling the women’s clinic at 404-894-1434 or the medical clinic at 404-894-1420.