Question 1

does coffee affect birth control or emergency contraception?

Accepted Answer

Contraceptives:  Use of caffeinated products should not diminish effectiveness of oral contraception or emergency contraceptives.

Question 2

if you can take birth control as an emergency contraception, then how does it not abort a baby if you get pregnant while on the pill?

Accepted Answer

Dose: There is a lower dose of progestin in the birth control pill.

Question 3

instead of emergency contraception can i use double birth control?

Accepted Answer

It depends: Depending on the type of pill (the dose of estrogen and Progesterone it contains), it might require only 2 pills or as many as 6, used 12 hours apart, for 2 total doses,  many women have severe nausea or vomiting with such large doses of birth control pills, and they are not as effective as  emergency contraceptives such as Plan B one step.

Question 4

how soon after emergency contraception can you continue a birth control pack?

Accepted Answer

Around 2-3 days..: The emergency-pill is 2-3x the amount of medication packed in it, so i would say that you should be able to take your regular pill 2-3 days after. I don't believe there is any data available addressing this specific question, but the pharmacology of the plan-b pack suggests 2-3 days should be ok. If any trouble, consult your doc. Good luck.

Question 5

can birth control pills be be used as emergency contraception? if so, how much and how, and when exactly? thanks

Accepted Answer

No: There is a better pill for emergency contraception call your pharmacist

Question 6

how many birth control pills do you use for an emergency contraception? she is 5' 4" and a little less than 100lbs

Accepted Answer

It : It is not safe or recommended to use regular birth control pills for emergency contraception. You can go to your pharmacy and ask for emergency contraception or "plan b". This is also known as the 'morning after pill." this regimen is typically 1 or 2 pills (taken 12 hours apart).
Also, it is important to note that, in order for emergency contraception to be effective, it has to be within 72 hours of unprotected sex. You do not need a prescription  for emergency contraception. Some pharmacies require that you are atleast 18 years old.
The side effects of taking this are nausea, vomiting, pelvic cramping, fatigue and can entail mood swings.

Question 7

hi im concerned about taking four blue  tri lo sprintec birth control pills as an  emergency contraception . is this dangerous

Accepted Answer

No: I is not dangerous - however, lo sprintec is not a good option for this - go to your pharmacy and the emergency contraceptions are now over the counter - so do that

Question 8

how can you take mercilon (birth control pill) as an emergency contraception (morning after pill)?

Accepted Answer

I think: I think it's two pills and repeat in 12 hours but google emergency oral contraception and don't pat too much attention to pill type, they all work close to the same.  If yours is very low dose throw in another gor good luck.

Question 9

used condom properly. no ejaculation. no birth control. chance of pregnancy? should i use emergency contraception? (within 72 hours)

Accepted Answer

Personal choice: Properly used condoms have less than a 2% failure rate, so additional back up plans are your choice. Proper use means the condom is applied before any intercourse, remained snug during sex, and sex stopped if the condom became loose.

Question 10

i heard birth control can be used as emergency contraception, so if i missed 3 pills(not in a row),will it act as a "plan b" and not allow pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Higher dose: The hormones in one birth control pill are not in high enough levels to be used a an emergency contraceptive (EC) Multiple pills must be taken to get an emergency contraceptive effect. Your doctor can advise you on the number of pills needed, depending on the specific birth control pill. Missing a birth control pill increases pregnancy risk, so EC would be needed for each sexual encounter.

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If you can take birth control as an emergency contraception, then how does it not abort a baby if you get pregnant while on the pill?

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Instead of emergency contraception can i use double birth control?

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How soon after emergency contraception can you continue a birth control pack?

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Can birth control pills be be used as emergency contraception? if so, how much and how, and when exactly? thanks

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How many birth control pills do you use for an emergency contraception? she is 5' 4" and a little less than 100lbs

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Hi im concerned about taking four blue tri lo sprintec birth control pills as an emergency contraception . is this dangerous

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How can you take mercilon (birth control pill) as an emergency contraception (morning after pill)?

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Used condom properly. no ejaculation. no birth control. chance of pregnancy? should i use emergency contraception? (within 72 hours)

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I heard birth control can be used as emergency contraception, so if i missed 3 pills(not in a row),will it act as a "plan b" and not allow pregnancy?

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