Q: what are the options for emergency contraception?

Yes: Plan b one-step is over the counter and is levonorgesterol. It is most effective if taken right away. Ella (ulipristal acetate) requires a prescription, contains ulipristal, and may be a bit more effective after a few days. The copper containing iud, paraguard is also a highly effective emergency contraceptive that is good for 10 years.

Q: took emergency contraception, what are my chances? what could happen?

Emergency : Contraception reduces incidence of unwanted pregnancies by 89% if taken w/in 72 hours.Incidence of pregnancy is reduced to 95% if taken w/in 24 hrs.

Q: how long does it take for emergency contraception to leave my system?

Couple of days: It is our of your system after a couple of days.

Q: how effective is emergency contraception (plan b) after the first 72 hours?

About same: According to a study published in 2010, there were 2.6% pregnancy when taken within first 3 days and 1.5% when taken between 3-5 days. This does not mean it works better when taken later but certainly suggests taking 3-5 days after is still worthwhile. Paper here: http://www.Thelancet.Com/journals/lancet/article/piis0140-6736(10)60101-8/abstract.

Question 1

does sunlight or chlorine have any effect on emergency contraception?

Accepted Answer

Unclear question: Do you mean if you are exposed to sunlight and chlorine or the medication was exposed. You being exposed will not affect the medication. If the medication was exposed, it would depend on the type or exposure, especially to chlorine.
If you do not wish to be pregnant, use contraception all the time, every time. You may consider implanted contraceptive, or IUD. 
Practice safe sex. 
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Question 2

is there any effect on future fertility with the continous or frequent use of emergency contraception?

Accepted Answer

Contraception: Possibly. Yes.  But why would anyone use emergency contraception when regular contraception is so widely available and simple to use and safer?

Question 3

how does emergency contraception work?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

what is emergency contraception process?

Accepted Answer

Take the medication: Plan b is a two dose regiment taken 12 hours apparat.  Plan b one step is a single dose.  Both must be taken within 72 hours of the event.

Question 5

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 6

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 7

what are the options for emergency contraception?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Plan b one-step is over the counter and is levonorgesterol.  It is most effective if taken right away.  Ella (ulipristal acetate) requires a prescription, contains ulipristal, and may be a bit more effective after a few days.  The copper containing iud, paraguard is also a highly effective emergency contraceptive that is good for 10 years.

Question 8

took emergency contraception, what are my chances? what could happen?

Accepted Answer

Emergency : Contraception  reduces incidence of unwanted pregnancies by 89% if taken w/in 72 hours.Incidence of pregnancy is reduced to 95% if taken w/in 24 hrs.

Question 9

how long does it take for emergency contraception to leave my system?

Accepted Answer

Couple of days: It is our of your system after a couple of days.

Question 10

how effective is emergency contraception (plan b) after the first 72 hours?

Accepted Answer

About same: According to a study published in 2010, there were 2.6% pregnancy when taken within first 3 days and 1.5% when taken between 3-5 days.  This does not mean it works better when taken later but certainly suggests taking 3-5 days after is still worthwhile.  Paper here:
http://www.Thelancet.Com/journals/lancet/article/piis0140-6736(10)60101-8/abstract.

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