“The condom broke.”  “I missed a pill.”  “We were caught up in the moment and didn't use protection.” 

The list of scenarios is endless. Emergency Contraception (EC) is a second chance to prevent an unintended pregnancy. Teens under 18 can access EC, but it requires a prescription.

You can get a prescription from:

Ø       Your physician

Ø       A Planned Parenthood health center (click here for a location near you)

Ø       The Emma Goldman Clinic in Iowa City (click here)

Both Planned Parenthood and the Emma Goldman Clinic provide confidential birth control services and counseling.  

If you need to visit a pharmacy, click here to see how your pharmacy responded to the Project Pharmacy survey and to find the nearest pharmacy that stocks EC.

Parental permission is not required for minors to obtain a prescription for EC; however, we do encourage you to have a conversation with your parents or a trusted adult about your need for birth control. It’s important that your health and well-being be at the center of the conversation. Some individual health care providers may require parental permission.  

For tips on how to begin a conversation with an adult, please see the link below.  Although this web site focuses on teens and parents talking about a pregnancy, the tips will provide guidance for you on a conversation regarding preventing pregnancy through the use of EC.  

http://momdadimpregnant.com/