When can I take Emergency Contraception?
Oral emergency contraception should be taken as soon as possible but can still work up to 5 days (120 hours) after unprotected sex or contraceptive failure.
This can be accessed from your local Pharmacy free of charge.
If you are more than 5 days since unprotected sex you may still be eligible for a copper coil. Some women choose a copper coil as emergency contraception even if unprotected sex was within the last 5 days.
The copper coil can also be continued as ongoing contraception. If you are considering a copper coil phone Sexual Health Fife on 01592 64 79 79 at the times listed below:
- Monday to Friday 8:30am – 11am and 1.00pm - 4.00pm
- Monday, Tuesday and Thursday also open from 5.00pm – 7.00pm
Thinking about abortion?
Phone 01592 643355 on extension 25445 12.00pm to 4.00pm Monday to Friday to book an appointment.
Email: fife.womenschoices@nhs.scot
More information about abortion is available from Abortion NHS Inform.
Emergency contraception leaflet
Download this leaflet for more information about Emergency Contraception.
(This leaflet was produced by the Family Planning Association)
