How Do You Get The Day-After Pill?
The so-called “day-after” pill, also known as the “morning-after” pill, is an emergency contraception pill you can take if your birth control fails or if you have had unprotected sex. The day-after pill is not to be confused with RU-489 (the so-called “abortion pill”). If you are already pregnant by the time you take the emergency contraception, it will not end your pregnancy. The day-after pill works by blocking ovulation and thickening cervical mucus to help prevent pregnancy. Locate your source. The day-after pill is available without a prescription for women 17 and over, but it is not kept on the store shelves. You will need to request the medication at the pharmacy counter. You may also be able to get emergency contraception from women’s health centers and health care clinics, such as Planned Parenthood. If you are under the age of 17, your doctor will need to give you a prescription for the day-after pill. Note that some pharmacists refuse to provide emergency contraception. If y
