Health Topics: Birth Control

Emergency contraception, also called the morning after pill, Plan B, or Plan B One-Step, is a medication given to reduce your chances of pregnancy after unprotected sexual intercourse or contraceptive failure.

Contraception (birth control) is the term used to describe pregnancy prevention. If you are sexually active or thinking about becoming sexually active, there are many things to consider.

We at Harvard University Health Services recognize the decision to end an unplanned pregnancy can be a difficult one. We have prepared this brief information sheet to give you information about abortion options, insurance coverage, and what happens after we refer you to Women’s Health Services or Planned Parenthood.

On-Campus Resources: Birth Control

Call: 617-495-5711

Medical Services
Your primary care clinician can help with questions or concerns regarding prevention of pregnancy and/or sexually transmitted infections. Call to make an appointment.

Peer Contraceptive Counselors (PCC)
617-495-7561
PCC is a group of male and female undergraduates trained to counsel students on issues of sexuality, relationships, STIs, AIDS/HIV, safe sex and contraception. The PCC office is open for both calls and drop-in visits, and provides free condoms, dental dams, lubricants, and a varied library of sexual health literature. PCC counselors are available every night from 7:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. on the 5th floor of HUHS.  Summer hours vary.

Healthwise Resources: Birth Control

For additional information on birth control.