Emergency contraceptives are methods of preventing pregnancy after unprotected sexual intercourse.
Emergency contraception can be used when a condom breaks, after a sexual assualt, or any time unprotected sexual intercourse occurs. This site offers a directory of providers willing to provide information and prescribe emergency contraceptives, which emergency contraceptive pills are used with instructions, and a list of publications about emergency contraception for further information. This site is also offered in Spanish. This site offers explanations and information for each of the Barrier Methods, Spermicides, Hormonal Methods, Intrauterine Devices, Traditional Methods, and Surgical Sterilization . This is presented for patient information, easy reading.