The insertion of a copper IUD within 7 days of unprotected intercourse has been shown to prevent pregnancy.
Copper IUDs as emergency contraception are 99.9% effective, and significantly more effective than using hormonal emergency contraception, like Plan B (which is 60% effective).
Looking for a clinician who can insert an IUD quickly for emergency contraception?
17th and Lonsdale Medical Clinic
1616 Lonsdale Ave North Vancouver, BC V7M 2J3
Phone: (604) 983-0054
- Female Clinician Available.
Abbotsford Women’s Clinic
2296 McCallum Rd Abbotsford, British Columbia V2S 3P4
Phone: 604 870 7557
Tuesdays only.
- Female Clinician Available.
Airport Way Medical Clinic
5216 Airport Drive Fort Nelson, British Columbia V0C 1R0
Phone: 250-774-7838
Call for an appointment and bring the IUD insert.
- Female Clinician Available.
- LGBTQ Friendly.
- Let the clinic know that you want to make an appointment to get an emergency IUD
- Discuss when you last had unprotected intercourse to be sure they can insert the IUD within the 7 day window
- Ask about the cost of the IUD and discuss how you plan to pay
- Ask if you should take over-the-counter pain medication like ibuprofen before your appointment to reduce possible discomfort during insertion
FOR CLINICIANS
This locator connects patients and local clinicians offering quick appointments for EC-IUD insertions. If you would like to be listed in the database, please fill out the information below and a member of the EC-IUD Rapid Access Network team will contact you with additional details.
