Emergency Contraception

If you have had unprotected sex - that is, sex without using any contraception or think your contraception might have failed, you can use emergency contraception.

There are three types of emergency contraception:

Emergency contraceptive pill- Levonelle -commonly called the "morning after pill " taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex.
Emergency contraceptive pill - ellaOne- this is a new method taken from 72 hours up to 120 hours after unprotected sex.
The emergency intrauterine device (IUD)- the most effective method can be fitted up to 120 hours after unprotected sex or up to 5 days after expected day of ovulation.

If you act quickly, emergency contraception will usualy prevent pregnancy.

Where is Emergency Contraception available from?

Your Doctor (GP)

Guernsey Contraceptive Service

Primary Care at the Princess Elizabeth Hospital

Sexual health clinic

Over the counter at some chemists - there may be age restrictions.