Emergency contraception is exactly what it sounds like. This means it prevents conception and prevents pregnancy. Here contraception means against conception.
You might need to use a lot of time like you used the condom, broken the condom, forget to use the condom, or non-consensual sexual act. So let’s learn what it’s, how it works and what are the side effects.
Two types of emergency contraception available.
- Intrauterine device.
- Emergency Contraceptive pills.
Intrauterine device: So Intrauterine device is basically a T-shape device that sits inside the uterus. And prevent the baby from being formed. It’s the most effective form of emergency contraception. However, it doesn’t suit well to everyone.
The second method of emergency contraception is hormonal pills. There are two types of contraceptive pills. Regular contraceptive pills and emergency contraceptive pills.
Emergency Contraceptive Pills
Emergency contraceptive pills are also known as I-pill, unwanted 72, prevetal, etc. Emergency contraceptive pills are the method of contraception that you use in an emergency. This is not a regular contraceptive pill. It only works as a backup.
What is the right method to take emergency Contraceptive pills?
The strip contain only 1 tablet. The right method to take right after unprotected intercourse. As soon as possible or maximum within 72hrs of unprotected intercourse.
The earlier you take it the better it’s. That means the earlier you take it the less it’s failure rate is.
Sometimes you get vomitting after consuming this pill. That’s why Pill should be taken after food.
If you get vommiting within 2hours of consumption. In that case first take anti vommiting tablet. Wait for 30 min. Then repeat the dosage, that is take the pill again.
Taking one emergency contraceptive pills is sufficient. Taking 2 pills at a time doesn’t make any difference.
If you required to take emergency Contraceptive pills 2, 3 or 4 times in a single cycle after every unprotected intercourse. Then you should not take it. Remember it’s emergency Contraceptive pills and not a regular contraceptive pill. In that case go for a regular contraceptive pill.
How do emergency contraceptive pills work?
This pill contains hormone levonorgestrel.
This hormone prevents or delays ovulation. That’s the release of the egg is prevented or delays.
This pill causes cervical mucus to become thick. So that sperm get trap in cervical mucus and doesn’t go upward.
It prevent the fertilisation of the eggs by the sperm.
Things to Remember:
If fertilization or implantation has already taken place or you are already pregnant. In that case, this pill will not work.
If your next period is missed, heavy or painful after taking this medicine then you should inform your doctor.
The failure rate of this pill
If you take this pill within 72hrs of unprotected intercourse then its effectiveness is 80-90%.
When you need to take this pill.
If you have unprotected intercourse.If the condom breaks, tears or slips off.If you are using a cervical cap and it comes out. If you miss 2 or more tablets of the regular oral contraceptive pill.
Side effects of Emergency contraceptive pill
It’s is genuinely safe for all ages. Only minor side effects like nausea, vomiting, headache, breast tenderness, irregular periods.
When not to take this pill?
If you are pregnant or you suspect that you will get pregnant. If you need a contraceptive method on regular basis then take the regular oral contraceptive pill.
This is not an abortion pill. This means if you are pregnant, taking this pill will abort the baby.
This post is written for the #BlogchatterA2Z challenge. My theme is let’s debunk Common myths around women’s health.
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There are so many myths around emergency contraceptive pills. I always thought that any contraceptive has lots of side effects.
I have taken one for my 2 nd child. i was too scared for that. due to lack of information. thanks for this post