Morning-After Pill

The Morning-After Pill is a form of emergency contraception designed to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex or contraceptive failure (like a broken condom). It contains hormones that work mainly by delaying ovulation, preventing fertilization, or stopping a fertilized egg from implanting in the uterus. It is most effective when taken within 72 to 120 hours after intercourse, depending on the specific type. The pill is safe and can be obtained without a prescription in many places. It is not intended for regular contraceptive use and is not an abortion pill; it does not affect an existing pregnancy.