Emcon 2 Emergancy Contraceptive Pill

NO. ECP is equally effective after one or several acts of intercourse in a row provided that all the acts have taken place within 72 hours preceding the intake of the drug.

NO. So it is strongly recommended to use a barrier method at each intercourse until the next period and start using a regular suitable contraceptive method from then onwards.

Emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs) contain a special regimen of the same hormones as regular oral contraceptives (OCs). They are reserved for an emergency that might produce a pregnancy?a broken condom or slipped diaphragm, non-use of contraception. A woman using ECPs takes two doses, twelve hours apart, of particular formulations of regular OCs, normally containing estrogen and a progestin. An alternate regimen of progestin-only pills?as effective as combined OCs but with a lower incidence of side effects?is also available in some countries. With either regimen, the first dose is taken as soon after unprotected sex as possible, but no later than 72 hours afterwards.

ECPs form an important safety net by providing a backup method in cases of unprotected sex. For young people who are not prepared for a sexual experience or had involuntary sex, ECPs offer a second chance at contraception.

Should not be used as a regular family planning method. Should not be used if you are pregnant. Does not protect you from Sexually Transmitted Infections

Like all hormonal contraceptives, ECPs do not protect against STDs, including HIV. Because many young women do not act until they have missed a menstrual period, they may miss the opportunity to use ECPs to prevent pregnancy. Because ECPs are only effective for 72 hours after unprotected sex, it should be made clear to youth that contraception is needed for further acts of intercourse. ECPs do not provide protection for the rest of a woman?s monthly cycle

Most of the time your period will occur on the usual day. Sometimes it may be earlier or a few days late. If your period is delayed for over 10 days consult your doctor and perform a pregnancy test because ECP is not 100 per cent effective (as all other methods).

The emergency contraceptive pill (ECP) is a pill that is taken after unprotected sex to prevent pregnancy. The ECP: Stops or delays the release of an egg from your ovaries until the sperm aren`t active in your body any more. Prevents the sperm from fertilising an egg by changing the way the sperm moves in your body.

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