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Morning After Pill

The Morning-After Pill / Emergency Pill:

Like a fire alarm, or brake cord on a train, these are to be used only in case of an emergency.

Used to be known as morning-after pill, but you need two doses of a contraceptive pill given to you by your doctor or family clinic within three days. Or have an IUD (coil) fitted within five days. It may soon be available over the counter at chemists, depending on the outcome of current controversy attracting plans. This is not an alternative to contraception!

Brook Advisory Centre run a 24 hour computerised help-line on 020 7617 9000 that gives advice on contraception, emergency contraception, what to do if you've missed a period, abortion, what to do if you're pregnant and not sure if you are happy with the situation and STDs. If in doubt - call them!