f you're interested in ECPs, your best bet is to call a doctor, nurse practitioner, or health clinic right away. Or, if you or your girlfriend is 15 or older, you can buy levonorgestrel ECPs over the counter at a pharmacy.
To find out who can provide or prescribe ECPs in your area, visit the website for The Association of Reproductive Health Professionals.
Emergency contraception is most effective when taken as soon as possible after intercourse, although some studies have shown that ECPs can still work up to 120 hours after intercourse.
Taking ECPs is not a guarantee against pregnancy. And ECPs don't prevent sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). So if a condom breaks (or a couple has unprotected sex), it's a good idea to see a health provider to talk about birth control and get tested for STDs.