Q: i am 50 & experienced hotflushes since 2 weeks. my period is overdue 10days, otherwise always regulary. should i take the pill to prevent pregnancy?

Maybe : As you can imagine pregnancy would be super rare for someone your age. Having said that whether to use protection to prevent pregnancy is a personal decision. Pregnancy unlikely but not 100% impossible. If you have a new partner consider condoms as stds occur at any age. Talk to your doctor for additional advice as they know if you have any risk factors for estrogen use

Q: i am 36 and been on lo loestrin fe for a few years. i weigh 195 and was wondering how save is this pill to prevent pregnancy? i take it each night on time at 7?

: Over time since the inception of oral bcp's use, the levels of estrogen/progestin contained in the current bcp has dropped significantly, but statistical prevention of pregnancy remains in the high 90's if taken as directed. The basic premise is to stop ovulation by stopping ovarian function.

Q: i take my birth control each night on time and havent missed a pill yet. i am 195 and i am on lo loestrin fe. i been having unprotected sex with my boyfriend and he finished in me. should i be worried on this pill to prevent pregnancy of low dose?

: "Low dose" bcp's taken as directed and within the hour of the prior day's active pill are close to 96-98% protective against pregnancy. One aspect which is critical is not allowing more than seven days to elapse not taking an active (hormone containing) pill, as ovulation may occur, and therefore pregnancy is possible.

Q: to ask about prevent pregnancy pills ?

Question incomplete: Your local pharmacist has a large supply of pills that can prevent pregnancy.

Q: does one pill of postinor2 prevent pregnancy?

Unsure, possible: The dosing is 2 pills taken 12 hours apart. One pill may have some impact on fertility, but if using this to prevent conception it should be taken as prescribed.

Question 1

have been taking zinnia p pills for five days now. i'm i safe from pregnancy.?
can i still take any other emergency pill to prevent pregnancy

Accepted Answer

Details matter: Always know how to use any pills BEFORE using them. Zinnia P appears to be a combination hormone pill. For daily use, it is safest to assume full protection starts after a few weeks on the first pack (one's own doctor can give individual advice). If trying to use it as Emergency Contraception, ask one's doctor for "how many pills, which pills out of the pack, and when to take them."

Question 2

is it better to go on the pill to prevent pregnancy or better to get a shot?

Accepted Answer

See a local doc: Birth control pills are considered serious medication and must be chosen based on many factors. A proper past history, family history and reproductive history are done first. An exam is necessary. Personal input on a variety of types would also be considered. There is no "best one", there are the ones that work out based on selection by a trained doc and proper follow up.

Question 3

is it safe to take 72 hour pill to prevent pregnancy while breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

Technically yes: Using progestin-only emergency contraceptive pills once, will probably not affect either the quantity or quality of the milk your breasts are producing. Although some hormones may be passed through breast milk, your child is not likely to experience any adverse effects. However, the label for ella (ulipristal acetate) states that nursing mothers should not use ella (ulipristal acetate), it is unknown if there could be risk for the baby.

Question 4

period like clockwork at 28.5 days.honeymoon in 3 months, but falls during my most fertile time. when to start the pill to prevent pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Now: You should start the pill now and have time to adjust its use to avoid a period during your honeymoon as well as prevent pregnancy prior to the wedding, so you won't need an "expandomatic" empire waist wedding gown.

Question 5

how long does it take birth control pill to prevent pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

One cycle.: After you finish your first month's packet your ovulation should be suppressed and the risk of pregnancy should be <1-9%.

Question 6

i am 50 & experienced hotflushes since 2 weeks. my period is overdue 10days, otherwise always regulary. should i take the pill to prevent pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Maybe : As you can imagine pregnancy would be super rare for someone your age. Having said that whether to use protection to prevent pregnancy is a personal decision.  Pregnancy unlikely but not 100% impossible. If you have a new partner consider condoms as stds occur at any age.  Talk to your doctor for additional advice as they know if you have any risk factors for estrogen use

Question 7

i am 36 and been on lo loestrin fe for a few years. i weigh 195 and was wondering how save is this pill to prevent pregnancy? i take it each night on time at 7?

Accepted Answer

: Over time since the inception of oral bcp's use, the levels of estrogen/progestin contained in the current bcp has dropped significantly, but statistical prevention of pregnancy remains in the high 90's if taken as directed.  The basic premise is to stop ovulation by stopping ovarian function.

Question 8

i take my birth control each night on time and havent missed a pill yet. i am 195 and i am on lo loestrin fe. i been having unprotected sex with my boyfriend and he finished in me. should i be worried on this pill to prevent pregnancy of low dose?

Accepted Answer

: "Low dose" bcp's taken as directed and within the hour of the prior day's active pill are close to 96-98% protective against pregnancy. One aspect which is critical is not allowing more than seven days to elapse not taking an active (hormone containing) pill, as ovulation may occur, and therefore pregnancy is possible.

Question 9

to ask about prevent pregnancy pills ?

Accepted Answer

Question incomplete: Your local pharmacist has a large supply of pills that can prevent pregnancy.

Question 10

does one pill of postinor2 prevent pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Unsure, possible: The dosing is 2 pills taken 12 hours apart. One pill may have some impact on fertility, but if using this to prevent conception it should be taken as prescribed.

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Have been taking zinnia p pills for five days now. i'm i safe from pregnancy.? can i still take any other emergency pill to prevent pregnancy

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Is it better to go on the pill to prevent pregnancy or better to get a shot?

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Is it safe to take 72 hour pill to prevent pregnancy while breastfeeding?

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Period like clockwork at 28.5 days.honeymoon in 3 months, but falls during my most fertile time. when to start the pill to prevent pregnancy?

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How long does it take birth control pill to prevent pregnancy?

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I am 50 & experienced hotflushes since 2 weeks. my period is overdue 10days, otherwise always regulary. should i take the pill to prevent pregnancy?

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I am 36 and been on lo loestrin fe for a few years. i weigh 195 and was wondering how save is this pill to prevent pregnancy? i take it each night on time at 7?

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I take my birth control each night on time and havent missed a pill yet. i am 195 and i am on lo loestrin fe. i been having unprotected sex with my boyfriend and he finished in me. should i be worried on this pill to prevent pregnancy of low dose?

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Does one pill of postinor2 prevent pregnancy?

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