EC can be very effective



IUDs are 99% effective at preventing pregnancy after unprotected sex but they need to be inserted by a healthcare professional within 5 days. The morning-after pill is 89% effective when taken within 72 hours and can be found at CVS, other retail pharmacies, or online. No prescription or ID is required.




Is using EC common?



Yes! 24.3% of women 22–49 years who have had sexual intercourse have used emergency contraception. Source: National Survey of Family Growth, 2017–2019.




The morning-after pill is easy to find and take



The morning-after pill (like Julie) helps stop a pregnancy before it starts by preventing ovulation.



✔ One-step pill

✔ No prescription, ID, or credit card needed

✔ Legal in all 50 states 

✔ 89% effective when used within 72 hours 

✔ FDA approved since 1999




Important facts about the morning-after pil



• Timing matters: it’s 89% effective when taken within 72 hours but more effective the sooner you take it.

• It’s not an abortion pill: it cannot terminate or harm a pregnancy if you have already conceived.

• It’s okay to use it multiple times. There are no long-term side effects.

• It won’t affect your ability to get pregnant in the future

• It’s safe when used as directed but there can be some short-term side effects such as, changes in your period, nausea, lower stomach (abdominal) pain, tiredness, headache, dizziness, and breast tenderness. See side effects 

• The risk of pregnancy after taking the morning-after pill can be is a little higher for women over 165 pounds.See effectiveness




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