Method	Regular start	Jump start	Reminders
Oral contraceptives (combination or progestin-only)	Use back-up contraception method until next period, then begin oral contraceptive pills according to regular patient instructions.	Start a new package of oral contraceptives the day after taking the two emergency contraception doses (use back-up contraception method for first seven days).	Perform pregnancy test if patient does not have a normal period after completing first package of pills.
Injectable contraceptives (combination or progestin-only)	Use back-up contraception method until next period, then start either injectable method according to regular patient instructions.	Start either injectable method the day after taking the two emergency contraception doses (use back-up contraception method for first seven days). Modified jump start: start oral contraceptives the day after taking the two emergency contraception doses (use back-up contraception method for first seven days); start injectable contraceptive after next period (use back-up contraception method for first seven days).	—
Combination patch	Use back-up contraception method until next period, then begin patch according to regular patient instructions.	Apply the patch the day after taking the two emergency contraception doses (use back-up contraception method for first seven days).	Perform pregnancy test if patient does not have a normal period after completing a one-month supply
Intrauterine device (IUD)	Use back-up contraception method until next period, then proceed with IUD insertion.	—	—
Diaphragm	Begin using immediately.	—	—
Condoms	Begin using immediately.	—	—
Spermicides	Begin using immediately.	—	—