FPA does not sell the Morning After Pill. Because this medication is now available over the counter at your local pharmacy, for women age 15 and older, we do not keep it in our office. However we do offer the Paragard copper IUD which is also an effective form of emergency contraction. Then it can be used as birth control for up to up to 12 years!
The morning after pill is a form of emergency contraception. This means you can take these pills to help prevent pregnancy, after having unprotected sex.
You may need to ask for this medication at the pharmacy window where you go to pick up medications. Sometimes emergency contraception is on the store shelf and sometimes it kept behind the pharmacy counter, like stronger cold medicines.
If you are younger than 15, you will need a prescription for this medication. It is safe for you to take this medication. Just call our office and we will be happy to help you.