Is EC safe for women who have contraindications for birth control pills ?
There are no medical contraindications for EC. EC can be prescribed for women who have medical conditions that make ongoing use of combined oral contraceptives unwise. If a woman has a relative contraindication for estrogen, such as a history of thromboembolism, consider using a progestin-only method such as Plan B. This method provides effective emergency contraception without estrogen.
