This article explores the morning after pill, a form of emergency contraception that can be used to prevent pregnancy up to five days after unprotected intercourse. It is available in Japan with a prescription from a doctor and can be purchased at certain pharmacies for around $30-$50 USD. Side effects may include nausea, vomiting, dizziness, breast tenderness or abdominal pain/cramps. Alternatives to the morning after pill include copper IUDs, POPs, barrier methods such as condoms and diaphragms and natural family planning methods such as FABMs.