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Emergency Contraception

Counselling points for emergency contraception

• Informed consent
• Efficacy, risk of failure and subsequent pregnancy
• Correct use of the method (including instructions if vomiting occurs)
• Follow-up instructions
• Information on contraceptive methods and when they can be initiated
• Common side effects
• Screening if necessary for sexually transmissible infections
• Safe sex.

Resources

• Emergency contraception fact sheet
• Information for young people on emergency contraception
• Watch an animated movie on emergency contraception
• Family Planning Queensland has many resources and fact sheets for both health practitioners and the general public on contraception, as well as information in each of their offices and clinics.