Question 1

how can  the morning after pill work?

Accepted Answer

Prevent conception: Emergency contraceptive pills work by keeping the egg from being released by the ovary or by keeping the sperm and egg from getting together. Current evidence says they do not work by keeping a pregnancy from implanting in the uterus.

Question 2

how can i get the morning after pill?

Accepted Answer

Several places: In some states it is sold over the counter.  You can ask your doctor or go to planned parenthood.  It needs to be taken within 72 hours and is about 75% effective.

Question 3

does the morning after pill lways work?

Accepted Answer

It is not 100%: Nothing is 100%.  Plan b one-step ; similar emergency contraceptives can reduce your risk of pregnancy by up to 95% if used within 24 hours of sex.
According to planned parenthood when Plan B is taken 48 to 72 hours after intercourse the efficacy is 61%.

Question 4

does the morning after pill always work?

Accepted Answer

Nothing is 100%: Effective. Plan b one-step ; similar emergency contraceptives can reduce your risk of pregnancy by up to 95% if used within 24 hours of sex.
According to planned parenthood when Plan B is taken 48 to 72 hours after intercourse the efficacy is 61%.

Question 5

how often can the morning after pill be used?

Accepted Answer

The morning after: Pill is meant for emergencies, so taking it every so often is fine.  I imagine a woman could take it even several times a month, but that will result in increasingly irregular periods, and really interfering with her hormones because of the burst of hormones in that pill.  Better to find an effective form of birth control that works for you.  Talk to someone at a clinic about what's best for you.

Question 6

could there be a cheap way to get the morning after pill?

Accepted Answer

Not really but: No there is no cheap way to get it, but it may be covered by your insurance company.

Question 7

if im on fluoxtine 40mg can i take the morning after pill?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Fluoxetine and emergency contraceptives can be used together.

Question 8

what is it that is really bad about the morning after pill?

Accepted Answer

Don't know: The morning-after pill delays ovulation, thereby preventing a conception/or fertilization event from occurring.  I think (emphasis on think) that some people have the perception that the morning-after pill is an abortifacient (that it causes a fertilized egg to be aborted) but that is not accurate.

Question 9

is it possible to have strange symptoms after the morning after pill?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Potential side effects with emergency contraception can include: tender breasts; changes in menstrual flow (spotting, bleeding, early or late period); loose stools; dizziness; headache; nausea/ vomiting; abdominal discomfort or feeling tired. If you develop chest tightness, difficulty breathing, swelling of lips, mouth, throat – call 911.  Notify your doctor if your period is 7 or more days late.

Question 10

please tell me about advantages and disadvantages of the morning after pill?

Accepted Answer

Emergencies: The advantage of the morning after pill is that it can delay ovulation so you don't get pregnant if you had one episode of unprotected intercourse. 
Its disadvantage is that it only works once each month.  If you are in a relationship having sex ever few days, it won't protect you.    It isn't as effective as a standard birth-control pill and can have side-effects such as Nausea. Best wishes!

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