Health benefits
All emergency contraception options are very effective. Emergency pills, with either Ulipristal acetate or progestin-only, are 99% effective in preventing pregnancy, while combined estrogen and progestin ECPs are 98% effective. However, methods you can use before or during sex may offer more advantages.
Ulipristal acetate pills work up to five days after unprotected sex and, unlike other EC pills, won’t decrease in effectiveness during those five days.
Women who take Ulipristal acetate or levonorgestrel ECPs are much less likely to experience nausea and vomiting compared to women using combined ECP formulations.
Lifestyle benefits
Emergency contraception is safe for all women including adolescents and women who cannot use a regular hormonal contraceptive method.
You can take the emergency contraceptive pill without first seeing a healthcare provider.
The process of taking emergency contraceptive pills is controlled by a woman.
When a contraceptive fails or has not been used at all, emergency contraception decreases the need for an abortion.
You can keep the contraceptive on hand, just in case you need them.
ECPs offer protection and peace of mind after unprotected sex or when a method has failed.
There’s no delay in return to fertility. You should be able to get pregnant very quickly after taking the ECP.
Are Emergency contraceptive Pills the only form of Emergency Contraception?
Several options can be used as emergency contraception. Other than ECP the Copper IUD is considered to be one of the most effective forms of emergency contraception. It additionally offers women an opportunity to begin using a regular contraceptive method. [6].
How many times can you take the Morning-after Pill?
Regular usage of the Morning-after pill is not harmful to health. Contrary to the common belief, these pills can be taken as many times as needed, even more than once within the same menstrual cycle. However, you cannot completely rely on them to be effective in preventing pregnancy, since their effectiveness is based on the timing of your ovulation. In addition, regular usage may give you more side effects. If you find yourself needing the pills regularly, it is advisable to consider using more long-term contraception.
How long does the Morning-after Pill protect you?
The morning-after pill has been specifically made to be effective in preventing pregnancy for only 5-7 days. If you find yourself using it regularly, you should consider getting on a more regular contraceptive. This will help you to get the most effective protection from pregnancy.
