NEED ADVICE? SPEAK TO YOUR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL
Seek out an appointment with your doctor or nurse for further support that meets your needs.
What next?
Stay calm, there are still contraceptive options available to you.
Emergency Contraception: Copper Coil
The copper coil (IUD) is a hormone-free option that can also be used as a long-acting contraception. If fitted within 5 days after unprotected sex, it should prevent pregnancy and can be kept for contraception for up to 10 years depending on the IUD type.
Emergency Contraception: Pill
The 'morning after pill', as it is known, is a tablet that is ideally taken as soon as you realise that you had unprotected sex, but it can be taken up to 3-5 days depending on the type of pill that you take as regular contraception. It isn't designed to be taken as a regular contraception.
Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) test
Condoms are designed to prevent pregnancy and protect against STIs, so in the event of a broken condom it's a good idea for you and your partner to get tested.
