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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… Lees meer »
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… Lees meer »
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… Lees meer »
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… Lees meer »
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… Lees meer »
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… Lees meer »
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… Lees meer »
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… Lees meer »
What is Emergency Contraception (EC, the Morning After Pill)?

Emergency contraception is birth control that can prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex. Emergency contraception is… Lees meer »
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… Lees meer »
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… Lees meer »
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… Lees meer »
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… Lees meer »
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… Lees meer »
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… Lees meer »
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… Lees meer »
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… Lees meer »
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. … Lees meer »
What is progestin only pill?

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