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Can I use any birth control pills for emergency contraception?

Not all birth control pills can be used for emergency contraception but some can. Here you will find all the birth… Read more »
When can I start the pill after using emergency contraception?

Women can start the contraceptive pill immediately after using emergency contraception, but she will need a backup… Read more »
What are the disadvantages of emergency contraception?

Emergency contraception is not as effective as using a reliable birth control method before or during sex, like the… Read more »
Are there contra-indications or health concerns for emergency contraception, and what are the possible side effects?

Emergency contraceptive pills have no long-term or serious side effects, and emergency contraception is safe for almost… Read more »
What are the advantages of emergency contraception?

If a woman has unprotected sex or the contraceptive method she was using fails, Emergency Contraception can reduce the… Read more »
Why should I obtain emergency contraception before I need it?

Because Emergency Contraception must be used as soon as possible after unprotected sex, it is important to have it… Read more »
How should I take emergency contraception?

Emergency Contraception should be taken as soon as possible after unprotected sex. Even if a woman is not yet ovulating… Read more »
How does Progestin Only emergency contraception work?

The EC doesn’t protect you if you have unprotected intercourse after taking EC. 51 If a woman uses Progestin-only… Read more »
What is Emergency Contraception (EC, the Morning After Pill)?

Emergency contraception is birth control that can prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex. Emergency contraception is… Read more »
When can I get pregnant after using progestin only pills?

Once a woman stops taking Progestin-only pills her fertility will return immediately and she can get pregnant in the… Read more »
What are the contra-indications to using the progestin only pill?

Progestin Only pills should NOT be used by women who: 46 Are breastfeeding and have given birth within the last 6… Read more »
What are the side-effects of the progestin only pill?

Some women may experience temporary side effects when beginning to take the progestin-only pill, but most stop within a… Read more »
What are the disadvantages of the progestin only pill?

Women may not have regular periods while they are taking progestin-only pills. Periods may become irregular, light, or… Read more »
What are the advantages of the progestin only pill?

With the progestin only pill, it is possible to continue to breastfeed. It is useful for women that cannot take… Read more »
What if I vomit or have diarrhea after taking the progestin only pill?

If a woman vomits within 2 hours of taking the pill she should take another pill as soon as possible if she feels well… Read more »
What if I miss a progestin only pill?

Progestin-only pills are more sensitive to timing than combined pills. In order for the pill to be most effective it is… Read more »
When can I start the progestin only pill?

The progestin-only pill can be initiated at any time. If a woman starts within 5 days after the start of her monthly… Read more »
How should I take a progestin only pill?

Normally, progestin-only pills come in packages of 28 pills, although in some cases it comes in packages of 35 pills. … Read more »
How does the progestin only pill work?

The progestin only pill thickens cervical mucus (this blocks the sperm from meeting an egg) The progestin only pill… Read more »
What is progestin only pill?

The progestin only pill (also called the “minipill”, POP and progestin-only contraceptive) contains very low doses of a… Read more »