Sheffield Contraception & Sexual Health Service
Emergency Contraception

If you have had sex without using contraception or your method might have failed, there are emergency methods available:

  • emergency pills can be taken up to 120 hours after sex
  • a coil (IUD) can be fitted up to 5 days after sex or later in some circumstances
  • If it is more than 5 days after sex, contact the clinic for advice. It may be possible to insert a coil (IUCD) up to day 19 of your cycle

To get advice or discuss your situation either:

Contraception & Sexual Health Service main page

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