Accidents happen. That’s why there’s emergency contraception. Not be used as a regular contraceptive method. They do not offer protection against HIV and STIs.
 

1. When should emergency contraception be used?

You can use emergency contraception to prevent pregnancy if:

• you didn’t use a condom or another contraceptive method when you had vaginal sex
• you made a mistake with your regular family planning method (forgot to take your birth control pills, or get your shot on time) and had vaginal sex
• your condom broke or slipped off after ejaculation (cumming)
• your partner didn't pull out in time
• you were forced to have unprotected vaginal sex
• If you use emergency contraception correctly after you have unprotected sex, it makes it much less likely that you’ll get pregnant.

2. What kind of emergency contraception is best for me?

• Emergency contraceptive pill — you have up to 72 hours after unprotected sex to use emergency contraception. It works better the sooner you take it.
• The copper IUD is the best at preventing pregnancy, and it works as well if inserted within 5 days after unprotected sex.  
•  OCP Mithuri has to be taken sooner or within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse , first four tablets and another four tablets twelve hours later. The pills provide over 90% protection against pregnancy.

 
For more information on the ECP: http://www.fpasrilanka.org/content/postinor-1
 

Other Topics:

Condoms

The oral contraceptive pill

Implant

Contraceptive Injection

IUD