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Emergency contraception is safe

A woman and child

Fact sheet on the safety of emergency contraception – April 2010, from the World Health Organization.

Emergency contraception globally

Up to date information on which countries offer emergency contraception over the counter (without having to have a doctor's prescription).

Medical eligibility criteria for emergency contraceptive pills


All women can use ECPs safely and effectively, including women who
cannot use ongoing hormonal contraceptive methods.

Because of the short-term nature of their use, there are no medical conditions that make ECPs unsafe for any woman.

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