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Emergency contraception
Emergency contraception can stop you getting pregnant after unprotected sex (sex without contraception or when contraception might have failed).
You need to use emergency contraception within 3 to 5 days of having unprotected sex.
The sooner you use emergency contraception, the more effective it usually is.
Emergency contraception is completely free from NHS sexual health clinics and GP surgeries.
There are 2 types of emergency contraception:
- an IUD (intrauterine device) also called a copper coil
- the emergency contraceptive pill (also called the morning after pill)
Where can you get emergency contraception from in Havering?
You can get emergency contraception from:
- A sexual health clinic
- Your GP practice
You can also get the emergency pill from some pharmacies in Havering:
- Crescent pharmacy (RM3 7PB)
- MIM Pharmacy (RM1 1DL)
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