About Us
The Emergency Contraception Website is operated
by the Office
of Population Research at Princeton
University. This website has no connection
with any companies that manufacture or sell emergency contraceptives.
The Mission of The Emergency
Contraception Website is to increase women’s knowledge about
and timely access to emergency
contraception and other reproductive health choices, both in the
United States and abroad. We accomplish this mission by:
- Providing accurate information about emergency contraception
derived from the medical literature, including information about
correct use, effectiveness,
and expected side effects.
All content is peer reviewed by a panel of independent experts.
- Providing a searchable database
of emergency contraceptive pills in every country.
- Informing women and their partners how they can use
regular contraceptive pills for emergency contraception.
- Serving as a resource to clinicians, pharmacists, researchers,
media representatives, policy makers, and others seeking up-to-date
scientifically-based information about emergency contraception. - We are proud to partner with Bedsider as a resource for finding emergency contraception providers. Click here to find a provider near you.
The Emergency Contraception
Website and associated Hotline ( no longer in service) were started
in 1994 and 1996, respectively, by Dr.
James Trussell at Princeton University. Dr. Trussell actively promoted making emergency contraception more widely available
as an important step in reducing the incidence of unintended pregnancy
and the need for abortion. His research and advocacy efforts have
made a significant impact on the availability and correct use of emergency
contraception both in the United States and abroad.
In recent years, this project has been made possible by a generous grant from the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, with additional support from the Compton Foundation, the Educational Foundation of America, and the John Merck Fund.
To contact the webmaster, send an e-mail.