Emergency Contraception and Abortion

The copper intrauterine device (IUD)

The copper intrauterine device (IUD) is the most effective emergency contraceptive. It can be inserted up to 120 hours (five days) after unprotected sex and provides long lasting and effective long-term protection.

Emergency contraceptive pills

Emergency contraceptive pills (also known as the morning after pill or ECP) may stop a pregnancy before it starts by preventing or delaying the release of an egg from the ovaries.

It is important to remember that emergency contraceptive pills may only work up to 72 and 120 hours after engaging in unprotected sex, depending on which one you take, with the effectiveness decreasing after the first 24 hours.

Please speak to your doctor or pharmacist for more information or you can ask about advance supply by making an appointment at Marie Stopes – so that you’re always prepared.

Marie Stopes Emergency Contraception - info & appointments

Marie Stopes

Marie Stopes understands that women at all stages of their reproductive life can find themselves faced with having to make the difficult decision to terminate a pregnancy.

Their services provide women with a supportive, compassionate and confidential environment in which to discuss and assess available options. They assist you in deciding the right procedure for you, depending on your preferences and the stage of the pregnancy.

Patients with or without Medicare card, who are undergoing a termination of pregnancy procedure at a Marie Stopes clinic, are eligible for a free STI check by assessment, or at your request.

To discuss your options or to make an appointment, call 1300 207 382
More info