Most Effective!

• Less than 1% failure rate!

• Can't use them incorrectly

• Easy to use.

• Don't need to remember pills, appointments, etc.

• Works for many years.

Moderately Effective

• 6-9% failure rate with typical use

• Must remember to take a pill, change patch or ring, make appointments, etc.

• Can help with periods/Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) 

Least Effective

• 12-24% failure rate with typical use

• Condoms must be used every time you have sex

• Condoms prevent Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)

I had unprotected sex. What should I do?

• Use emergency contraceptives if you had sex less than 3-5 days ago.

• There are three types of emergency contraceptive available in the United States: Plan B One-Step, EllaOne, and Paraguard.  You can get them from any pharmacy.

• Emergency contraceptives do not protect you if you've had sex more than 3-5 days ago. They also do not protect you from STIs.

• If you had sex more than 5 days ago, you may need to get checked for pregnancy and STI's.