Accidents like forgetting a contraceptive pill, a condom that breaks, a condom put on late or not at all, etc. sometimes happen. Emergency oral contraception or “the day after pill” can be used to avoid an unwanted pregnancy.
To be effective, emergency oral contraception should be taken within 5 days following unprotected intercourse or intercourse that was poorly protected by contraception. The faster it’s taken after unprotected intercourse, the more effective it is. It is available free of charge in the youth clinic, at the CLSC or in a pharmacy. For more information, call Info-Santé 8-1-1.
When menstrual periods are a few days late, the first step to take is to have a pregnancy test. You can get one in a pharmacy, at the CLSC or from your school nurse.
If the pregnancy test is positive, the nurse will be able to inform you and your partner of the choices available to you. Together, you can envisage the various options and take the decision that suits both of you while keeping in mind that the final decision belongs to the girl.
The available choices are:
For more information, get in touch with the nurse or call Info-Santé 8-1-1.
To get a screening test
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