Q: any emergency contraception side effects?

Nausea: Nausea, changes to period, abdominal pain, headache, fatigue.

Q: can sprintec be used as a emergency contraception?

Yes but: Use over the counter Plan B if intercourse was within 72 hours to decrease the risk of unplanned pregnancy. It is available at the pharmacy. It works better and has less side effects that the Yuzpe method of emergency contraception. In this method 5 pills are taken of combined oral contraceptives like Sprintec. Nausea is a common side effect.

Q: how long after sex does emergency contraception work?

72 hours: Plan b - the emergency contraception pill - is indicated to use up to 72 hours after unprotected sex. The earlier you take it the better your chances of preventing pregnancy. I often recommend patients to keep it on hand so they can take it as early as possible after exposure.

Q: does emergency contraception have negative side effects?

Yes: It can cause nausea, bleeding and cramping. It also may not work. Follow up with your doctor.

Q: can my girl friend take emergency contraception 3 days later?

Yes: Plan b - the emergency contraception pill - is indicated for use up to 72 hours after unprotected sex. It is more effective the earlier it is taken. If she is a little out of the window, it is still safe to take. She should take a pregnancy test if her period is more than 2 wks late. And, i would recommend she see her ob/gyn about reliable contraception.

Q: what are the aftereffects of taking emergency contraception pills?

Nausea, late period: You may expect some nausea and a change in your menstrual cycle. Your period may not come when you expect it. If it is more than 2 wks late, you should do a pregnancy test.

Question 1

can gynera be used as emergency contraception pill? if so, how is it used?. from where i live they don't sell plan-b pills.

Accepted Answer

Yes: Just about any bcp can be used-about 75% effective, but may cause nausea. Original was to take 0.2 mg of ethinyl Estradiol every 12 hours times 2. Each gynera tablet contains 0.03 mg of ethinyl estradiol.

Question 2

how does emergency contraception work?

Accepted Answer

Several: It may prevent or delay ovulation, interfere with fertilization, or prevent  implantation.

Question 3

is emergency contraception harmful for my body?

Accepted Answer

No: These are hormonal agents that can lower your chances of getting pregnant. They have side effects like nausea, vomiting etc, however they are short lived. 
These agents are available for use if you had unprotected sex and are concerned about pregnancy and are not designed for routine use to prevent pregnancy.

Question 4

how effective is emergency contraception to use?

Accepted Answer

Very effective: Emergency contraception (ec) can be very effective if used properly. Ec can consist of a pill or pills or insertion of a copper iud. Depending on the regimen, the ec must be taken as soon as possible after unprotected sex and no more than 5 days later. Due to variations in timing and use, studies have shown the effectiveness of pill regimens to range from 50-90%. Failure rate for the iud is <1%.

Question 5

any emergency contraception side effects?

Accepted Answer

Nausea: Nausea, changes to period, abdominal pain, headache, fatigue.

Question 6

can sprintec be used as a emergency contraception?

Accepted Answer

Yes but: Use over the counter Plan B if intercourse was within 72 hours to decrease the risk of unplanned pregnancy.  It is available at the pharmacy. It works better and has less side effects that the Yuzpe method of emergency contraception. In this method 5 pills are taken of combined oral contraceptives like Sprintec. Nausea is a common side effect.

Question 7

how long after sex does emergency contraception work?

Accepted Answer

72 hours: Plan b - the emergency contraception pill - is indicated to use up to 72 hours after unprotected sex. The earlier you take it the better your chances of preventing pregnancy. I often recommend patients to keep it on hand so they can take it as early as possible after exposure.

Question 8

does emergency contraception have negative side effects?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It can cause nausea, bleeding and cramping.  It also may not work.  Follow up with your doctor.

Question 9

can my girl friend take emergency contraception 3 days later?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Plan b - the emergency contraception pill - is indicated for use up to 72 hours after unprotected sex. It is more effective the earlier it is taken. If she is a little out of the window, it is still safe to take. She should take a pregnancy test if her period is more than 2 wks late. And, i would recommend she see her  ob/gyn about reliable contraception.

Question 10

what are the aftereffects of taking emergency contraception pills?

Accepted Answer

Nausea, late period: You may expect some nausea and a change in your menstrual cycle. Your period may not come when you expect it. If it is more than 2 wks late, you should do a pregnancy test.

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