ECminnesota.org is here!
Timely access to emergency contraception is vital to its effectiveness. NARAL Pro-Choice Minnesota is excited to announce the launch of EC Minnesota our new website that allows anyone to look up where they can get emergency contraception anywhere in Minnesota. Simply go to www.ecminnesota.org, type in your location and how far you're willing to travel, and you're good to go! Your search will give the pharmacy's address and phone number, the distance from your location, and even how much they charge for emergency contraception.
Filled with lots of information, the website also has commonly asked questions about emergency contraception. There are relevant links, and ways that you can take action to make emergency contraception accessible to all women. Since our website just launched, we are looking for feedback to make the site even better. Email campus@prochoiceminnesota.org to give us your thoughts!
Here's some Q & A about emergency contraception from ECMINNESOTA.ORG:
Q: When is EC most effective? A: Labels for the FDA-approved products say EC should be used within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse and recent research shows this window can be extended to 120 hours (5 days). EC is most effective up to 24 hours after unprotected sex.
Q: Does EC cause an abortion?
A: No! EC has no effect on existing pregnancies and will NOT cause the termination of a pregnancy. It is NOT the same as the abortion pill - Mifeprex or RU-486.
Q: Can I buy EC without a prescription? Do I have to be 18? A: Yes, you can buy EC over the counter at your local pharmacy upon the presentation of a government issued form of identification. You MUST be 18 or over. If you are 17 or younger, a prescription is required.
Q: Can men buy EC? A: Of course! EC is available to ANYONE over the age of 18.
While ideally all pharmacies should carry EC, unfortunately that isn't always the case. We hope that this new tool will make everyone's lives a little more hassle-free. Make sure you check it out! | 
