If someone has had sex without using contraception or they think their method might have failed there are two emergency contraception methods they can use that can help prevent pregnancy.
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Emergency Hormonal Contraception (morning after pill)
It works best if you if take it within 24 hours of having sex, but can be taken up to 72 hours after.
You can get it free from any family planning clinic, doctors or some hospitals (Accident or Emergency Department).
Some pharmacists across Coventry and Warwickshire offer FREE emergency contraception following a short consultation. Most contraceptive services will also provide free emergency contraception.
Not all pharmacists are trained to provide this service. It is a good idea to ring ahead and check that there is someone there who can help you.
You can also buy emergency contraception from pharmacies but it is expensive: about £26.
Emergency hormonal contraception works by stopping an egg from being released from the ovaries and making the womb an unpleasant place for a fertilised egg to attach.
Pharmacies supplying FREE emergency contraception should display one of these symbols:
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They can also be purchased from pharmacies, but are expensive – approximately £26.
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An IUD (a coil)
An IUD (a coil) – may be fitted if it is more than 72 hours (and no more than five days) after unprotected sex. This may not be suitable for everyone. Doctors and family planning clinics offer this service.
An IUD works by making the womb an unpleasant place for a fertilised egg to attach.
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