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Emergency Contraception

Emergency contraceptives (ECP) can be taken to prevent pregnancy if you have recently had unprotected sex or have reason to believe your method of contraception failed. Some examples of failed contraceptive methods include: a broken condom, missed pills or a forgotten Depo shot. The following sites provide information regarding the different types of emergency contraceptives available, where they are available and when each method can be used.

Plan B Emergency Contraception

This site answers many common questions about emergency contraceptives.
Source: Options for Sexual Health

Birth Control: Emergency Contraceptives

This site provides answers typical questions about Emergency Contraception.
Source: Canadian Paediatric Society

Preventing pregnancy after you have had sex

This site, administered by the Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada, provides up to date information on all aspects of sexual health including contraceptive methods.

Not-2-Late

This site provides you with information about which local pharmacies that provide ECP without a prescription.
Source: The Emergency Contraception Website