Question 1

i have been on visanne (dienogest) for almost 2 months, recently had unprotected sex, i know its common advice to not use hormonal contraception along with visanne, so i resorted to mifepristone 10 mg, will this ruin my body? adverse effects?

Accepted Answer

: As far as I can tell it is an estrogen used for contraception / endmetriosis etc. One dose will not cause any permanent harm.

Question 2

are there adverse effects of plan b on pseudotumor cerebri?

Accepted Answer

Unknown: The cause of pseudotumor cerebri is uknown.  It has been associated with implantable contraceptive devices, such as the Norplant and Mirena iud, which contain levonorgestrel.  Plan b consists of a dose of Levonorgestrel to prevent pregnancy.  There  are not studies showing direct causation. Discuss with the clinicians taking care of the condition before using this medication.

Question 3

took 2 birth control pills by accident. will this cause any adverse effects?

Accepted Answer

No: An extra dose one time is not a big deal and should not cause any problems.

Question 4

any emergency contraception side effects?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

what are the effects of i pill emergency contraception pill? if so what are they?

Accepted Answer

Plan-B: Well, Plan-B is the most common emergency contraceptive in the United States.  It essentially tricks your body by inhibiting ovulation. When taken properly, the clinical trial data show that it is effective in &gt;85% of cases.  Hope that helps!

Question 6

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 7

if i take emergency contraception more than once a month.. what happens? any side effects?

Accepted Answer

May cause SE: You could get irregular bleeding, nausea, failure of the expected effect.  It is so important to protect yourself fom unintended pregnancy and also exposure to possible infection with stds, emergency contraception is called Plan B because it should be a back up plan not the go to plan.  Please protect yourself.

Question 8

is it safe for a 15 year old to take emergency contraception? how long do the side effects usually last? how effective are these pills?

Accepted Answer

Safe, effective for: Safe for OCCASIONAL use. EC pills are used after sex to lower the chance of pregnancy by about 70-80%. EC is a high dose of birth control. Abnormal bleeding or spotting is a common side effect. Nausea, abdominal pain or cramping, and fatigue may occur, but symptoms resolve in a day or two as the drug leaves the body soon. Women may also get breast tenderness, headache, dizziness, or vomiting.

Question 9

fot how long does emergency contraception pill side effects lasts? will it disturb my periods planning to take during the last day of ovulation time

Accepted Answer

Can cause irreg bldg: The bleeding after emergency bc is a result of the medicine, and not exactly like a regular period, but you can/should count it as such to get started on regular bc, such as the pills, ring, patch.  You may also want to consider long acting reversible contraception --iud or implant.They are most effective and  easiest.

Question 10

i have taken emergency contraception pills but i am going through none of its side effects no nausea no spotting no cramps . is it fine or not?

Accepted Answer

OK: You are fortunate not to have side effects. However, if your period is delayed by a week, do a pregnancy test

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I have been on visanne (dienogest) for almost 2 months, recently had unprotected sex, i know its common advice to not use hormonal contraception along with visanne, so i resorted to mifepristone 10 mg, will this ruin my body? adverse effects?

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Are there adverse effects of plan b on pseudotumor cerebri?

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Took 2 birth control pills by accident. will this cause any adverse effects?

A member asked:

Any emergency contraception side effects?

A member asked:

What are the effects of i pill emergency contraception pill? if so what are they?

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Does emergency contraception have negative side effects?

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If i take emergency contraception more than once a month.. what happens? any side effects?

A member asked:

Is it safe for a 15 year old to take emergency contraception? how long do the side effects usually last? how effective are these pills?

A member asked:

Fot how long does emergency contraception pill side effects lasts? will it disturb my periods planning to take during the last day of ovulation time

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I have taken emergency contraception pills but i am going through none of its side effects no nausea no spotting no cramps . is it fine or not?

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