Emergency Contraception

Information for teens in San Diego, from local pediatricians

Are you a teen who recently had sex without a condom or consistent birth control? Or did the condom break? Or were you pressured or forced into having sex when you did not want to, or were not expecting it?

You are not alone. You still have options if you don’t want to get pregnant.

There are three options to prevent pregnancy after having sex without birth control:

1. You can take a pill called Plan B or a generic version (levonorgestrel)
2. You can take a pill called Ella or a generic version (ulipristal)
3. A healthcare provider can insert an IUD (intrauterine device) in your uterus

Learn more about all the emergency contraception options here.

Here’s more information about Plan B, Ella, and about IUDs.

Click here to find local resources in San Diego.

Or click here to find out more about what your rights are as a minor in California.

Here are more resources about reproductive healthcare.

If you pressured or forced into having sex when you did not want to, or were not expecting it, here are some additional resources.