A 44-year-old member asked:
how long after taking the morning after pill do i have to wait before it's safe to take cold & flu tablets?
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Dr. Yash Khannaanswered
Family Medicine 57 years experience
There is no contrain: There is no reason you can not take cold and flu tabs as long as you dont get pregnant, as morning after pill prevent pregnancy only 89% of time.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
How can I get the morning after pill?
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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.
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A 27-year-old member asked:
What are the side effects of the morning after pill?
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Bleeding: Remember that the morning after pill is ony 75 % effective. If you don't get your period or it seems abnormal to you, you should make sure you are not pregnant. Women can have irregular bleeding after taking the morning after pill.
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A 22-year-old member asked:
When is it to late to take an emergency contraceptive?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Dennis Higginbothamanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 30 years experience
After 5 days: The "morning after pil" works if started up to 5 days (120 hours) after unprotected sex. The sooner it is taken the more effictive it is. When started in the first 3 days (72 hours) it is about 90% effective. After 3 days, it still may work - but the failure rate is higher.
6.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Saint Louis, MO
A 22-year-old female asked:
Where to find the emergency contraceptive?
2 doctor answers • 11 doctors weighed in
Dr. Nicole Bressleranswered
Emergency Medicine 9 years experience
Plan B: Plan b is an emergency contraceptive that can be taken within 3 days (72hr) of unprotected sex. It is available behind the counter at most pharmacies, you have to ask the pharmacist for it, and you have to be at least 17 years old to purchase it.
6.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Heidi Fowler commented
Psychiatry 25 years experience
The Rules recently changed. You can now purchase it straight from the aisle without ID check or age restriction.
Oct 3, 2013
Dr. Ed Friedlander commented
Pathology 44 years experience
And I'm VERY glad it did. This is progress.
Oct 4, 2013
A 37-year-old member asked:
How can the morning after pill work?
3 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
Dr. Mark Grenitzanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 9 years experience
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.
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