Emergency contraception consists of hormones that prevent ovulation and implantation of an egg. Emergency contraception is taken within three days of unprotected intercourse-the sooner the better. Emergency contraception is not as effective as an on-going method of contraception. Contraceptive options are being expanded in Student Health Services at the Boca Raton campus, to include the new monthly contraceptive injection called Lunelle. Student Health has, and will continue to offer oral contraceptives, which are available at a low cost, as well as Depoprovera- the shot that is given every three months.
Barrier methods are available as well, such as diaphragms and condoms.
Only condoms offer some protection against sexually transmitted diseases and are advised with every event of intercourse. Federal law specifies how the medication may be administered as well as other requirements relating to its use. Mifepristone may only be dispensed in a physician s office and may only be given by physicians who meet certain qualifications. A prescription cannot be filled in a pharmacy for the medicine. Mifepristone may be used from the time a woman knows she is pregnant up to seven weeks from the beginning of her last menstrual period.