Do you, or does someone you know, need a second chance at pregnancy prevention?

Emergency Birth Control (EBC) is a safe and effective second chance at preventing pregnancy AFTER unprotected sex or contraceptive failure.

All methods of EBC provide effective contraception through delaying ovulation. This is achieved either through a high dose of the same hormones found in regular birth control (Plan B One Step or Next Choice) or by inhibiting naturally-occuring hormones (ella®).  No EBC methods will cause an abortion or have any effect if you are already pregnant. They will NOT impact your ability to become pregnant in the future.

Emergency Birth Control

Plan B One Step and Next Choice:

• Can be effective for up to 5 days (120 hours) after unprotected sex. Both work best if taken within 3 days (72 hours) and each is labeled by the FDA to be effective for 72 hours.

• Are available at pharmacies, public health clinics, and doctors' offices.

• Are available over the counter for people 17 years and older and with a prescription for those 16 years and younger.*Pharmacists need to verify your age, so be sure to bring an ID with you.

• Are covered by the Oregon Health Plan (OHP).

ella®:

• Another form of EBC that uses a different medication than that found in Plan B One Step and Next Choice.

• Requires a prescription. For more information, see www.ella-rx.com.

*To find out where to obtain EBC near you, check our pharmacy map or call (503) 223-4510 x.18

If you questions about Emergency Birth Control please visit our FAQ page.