Question 1

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 2

how does emergency contraception work?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

what are the different types of emergency contraception and how do they work?

Accepted Answer

Pills and copper IUD: Combination emergency contraceptive pills prevent ovulation, thicken the cervical mucus decreasing sperm movement &may interfere with ovarian release of hormones (lh) needed for pregnancy. Levonorgestrel only pills (progesterone) delay ovulation and LH surge. Ulipristal (upa) inhibits or delays ovulation. None of these affect an existing pregancy after implantation &are not = to medical abortion.

Question 4

how well does emergency contraception work to prevent pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

89 %: Plan b or emergency hormonal contraception is almost 90% effective if it is used within 72 hours of intercourse, and there has only been one ejaculation in that time frame.

Question 5

can you tell me if have not hd a "normal" period since. did emergency contraception work?

Accepted Answer

At this point: you will need to take a home pregnancy test to know.

Question 6

i have taken ipill yesterday for an emergency contraception from today i want to take premolut-n for delaying periods.is so does ipill works or not?

Accepted Answer

It should: As long as you took it within 72 hours of the unprotected sex. However, multiple hormonal manipulations may cause irregular bleeding.

Question 7

does emergency contraception work if one has ovulated the day before and taken an hour after unprotected sex? is there still a chance of pregnancy? how effective is it used this way ?

Accepted Answer

Should be : effective this way,  85%, effective, without need for repeat, no method is 100 % effective, however. You should get a regular contraceptive plan in place, also use condoms to decrease infection risks, and HPV vaccine series if not already done.

Question 8

i had sex last night the condom broke im ovulating i took the emergency contraception today because the pharmacy was closed last night when it happened but it says its my fertile day today will it still work?

Accepted Answer

: Most EC products have a window of time for best  effect. Most say use within 48 hours of exposure will be effective in creating a uterine environment that prevents pregnancy. It takes time for the sperm to find the egg and time for the egg to migrate into the tube. You should be fine.

Question 9

as an overweight woman, what should i do for emergency contraception? plan b doesn't work for 176lb+; ella (ulipristal acetate) needs a prescription. tinyurl.com/k49gtjj

Accepted Answer

IUD: if you are within 7 days of unprotected intercourse, see your GYN for an Intrauterine contraceptive device. Using an effective contracetive to prevent unplanned pregnancies is always a better choice.

Question 10

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.

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