Are there any contraindications to taking emergency contraception pills?
Women who are pregnant should not take emergency contraception pills. The pills will be ineffective. (Current data indicate that emergency contraception pills taken inadvertently while pregnant cause no harm to the fetus.) Emergency contraception pills are generally not recommended for individuals with • allergies to the ingredients of Plan B • unexplained vaginal bleeding How do I get emergency contraception? Students at the Johns Hopkins University can get emergency contraception at the Health and Wellness Center. Simply call (410) 516-8270 and make an appointment. When the SHWC is open, you will almost always be seen the day you call but you may have to wait for several hours. Emergency contraception can also be obtained through Planned Parenthood (1-877-99-GO-4-EC). This hotline is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Their staff can refer you to the closest Planned Parenthood location, and they can provide you with general information about emergency contraception. In additi
