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Emergency Contraception: Plan B

What is Emergency Contraception? Emergency contraception (EC)is a term for medications that prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex, birth control failure, or sexual assault by delaying ovulation and preventing sperm and egg from meeting. When taken as directed, EC can effectively prevent 95% of pregnancies. There are currently four different types of of emergency contraception on

O-Pill: What You Need to Know

You’ve probably heard or seen that the O-Pill is now available over the counter – meaning you can buy it in stores without a prescription from your primary care doctor.  At Alpha Center, we want to provide you with the information you need about your reproductive healthcare decisions, and the O-Pill is no different! What

Steps to Take Once You Find Out You’re Pregnant

While it can be very exciting to find out you’re pregnant, it can also be overwhelming or even terrifying. All of these reactions are normal. At Alpha Center in Fort Collins, we’re here to help you consider your options regarding your pregnancy and believe that the best decision is an informed decision. In this post,

Pregnancy Quiz: Score 0-7

With a score of 0-7: You are not likely to be pregnant, but if you have had unprotected sex since your last period, there is always a risk. If you have had a negative pregnancy test but are experiencing symptoms, it may be too soon for a positive test. If you have not started your