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Emergency contraceptive

A safe and effective contraceptive method to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sexual intercourse.

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When to use it:

When you’ve had unprotected sex or a contraceptive failure, and within 72 hours after the event. Some examples include:

  • When no condom was used.
  • When the condom broke or slipped inside the vagina.
  • When you forgot to take or apply your regular method — for example, missing two or more pills or being more than a week late for your injection.
  • When a woman has been a victim of sexual assault.

Health Insurance Provider (EPS)

This device is provided and inserted by the EPS (Health Promotion Entity) for users who request it, following a consultation and counseling session with a healthcare professional.

Keep in mind:

  • The emergency pill is not abortive. If you are already pregnant when you take it, it will not cause any harm.
  • After 72 hours, its effectiveness drops to 55%.
  • The emergency contraceptive pill does not protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
  • No medical prescription is required — it is an over-the-counter product.
  • Taking this pill does not affect fertility or cause sterility at any time.
  • The emergency pill should not be used as a regular contraceptive method.