How does the pill work?

LegacyUser

Is there only such thing as a morning after?
scenario
day 1 : intercourse
day 2: nothing
day 3: start using pill?

is there other form of pills other than morning after?
how do they work and how does one get prescribed for them?
is there any side effects ? disadvantages?

[wanted to keep this serious, so excuse the formal terms]
[also its more of an advice, precaution situation so please dont recommend me to go see a doctor, im male]

Aswell male std treatment? i heard the procedure is painful?

thankyou

JC 2K3

the "morning after" pill works 72 hours after intercourse AFAIK...

So you have til day 4 in fact.

Nevyn

There is the Pill which is the oral contraception pill and there are two types of that
the combined pill
http://www.ifpa.ie/contraception/cp.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Combined_oral_contraceptive_pill

and the Progestogen-only Pill
http://www.ifpa.ie/contraception/pop.html
progestogen only pill

The male contraceptive pill is still in testing.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Male_oral_contraceptive

The energency contraceptive pill is a different thing again
http://www.ifpa.ie/contraception/emergency.html#epills

To get prescribed an oral contraceptive pill you have to see a dr and check that it is suitible for you as not every woman can take them ( if you are not suited to the pill there are other options ).
If you do not wish to see your gp then there are family planning clinics.

The oral contraceptive pill works by dosing the body with horrmoans to make it think that it is pregnant and so stop ovulation from happening.

You will find a lot of information in the links above and do ask your dr.

LegacyUser

Thankyou Thaedydal, obviously this is for the gf, so im intrested in the female contraceptive pill

-Do you need to see a doctor for the morning afterpill?
-Is there different types of those?
-anywhere i can confirm 72 hour deadline?

thankyou

Nevyn

http://www.ifpa.ie/contraception/emergency.html#epills

How effective are emergency pills?
Of the pregnancies that could be expected to have occurred if no emergency contraception had been used the emergency pill will prevent:

* Up to 95% if taken within 24 hours
* Up to 85% if taken between 25-48 hours
* Up to 58% if taken between 49-72 hours.

So as you can see the earlier they are taken the more effective the ECPs are and most effective if the pills are taken within 24 hours. They do not work if you:

* take the pills more than 72 hours after unprotected sex
* vomit within three hours after taking the pills
* don't take the pills as instructed
* have had unprotected sex at another time, either since your last period or since taking the pills.

Emergency Contraception Pills are not as effective as other forms to contraception such as the pill or condoms used regularly and do not protect you against sexually transmitted infections.

There is only 1 types of emergency contraceptive pill that is legally perscribible in the country and yes the person needing to take it must see a dr get it prescribled.


There is an other alterative.
http://www.ifpa.ie/contraception/emergency.html#iud

he Copper Intrauterine Device

What's involved?
A doctor fits a copper intrauterine device (IUD) in your womb up to five days after you had unprotected sex. If you need to come back to have the IUCD fitted, you may be advised to take emergency pills in the meantime.

How does the IUCD work?
It may stop an egg being fertilised or implanting in your womb.

How effective as emergency contraception is the IUCD?
The IUCD is the most effective method of emergency contraception. It will prevent more than 9 out of 10 (98%) pregnancies expected to occur if no emergency contraception had been used. It can also provide ongoing contraception if you want to use this method.

Can anyone use an IUD for emergency contraception?
Most women can use an IUCD for emergency contraception. An IUCD may be suitable if you:

* Want to use the most effective method of emergency contraception.
* Are too late to take emergency pills (over 72 hours after unprotected sex).
* Do not want to, or cannot, take progestogen.
* Want to use the IUD as an ongoing method of contraception.

Put that is a lot more invasive and costly.

LegacyUser

'thank you very much, i guess ECP is best. Last question, Is a DR a normal GP, will any private clinic do ? as a normal hospital would take forever?'

Nevyn

dr = doctor = gp
or the www.ifpa.ie or the www.wellwomancentre.ie

LegacyUser

In England you can get the morning after pill over the counter after the pharmacist asks you a series of questions.
I assume that also applies to the North, if you live near the border that may work out as a cheaper/less hassly option.

Nevyn

The oral contraceptive pill and the morning after pill are not suited to every woman and there are reasons a consult with a dr is needed.

LegacyUser

'i knew what the abbreviation meant, wasnt sure of the speciality. ANYWAY thank you very much for your time and advice. It looks like she doesnt it's necessary to go. Another dilemma on my hands.

thank you everyone'

InFront

It's well documented that there are pretty much no side effects or conditions that warrant a refusal to prescribe it, so if you can go to a Pharmacist (N/ Ire.) then do. (He probably wont ask you any less than your GP anyway.)
In that case it will cost you about twenty five pounds.

Because of its availability of use beyond the "morning after" this drug is quite misfortunately named, your girlfirend is still covered.

If you're in the republic, go to your GP. The I.F.P.A. does hand this stuff out pretty much for free after a consultation. (but they also provide a lecture for free as well:) )

Nevyn

The ifpa does charge
http://www.ifpa.ie/services/charge.html

# Emergency Contraception: euro50.00
- Students: euro40.00
# Emergency Contraception Sunday: euro55.00
- Students: euro45.00

Artifical hormoanal contraception is not suitible for a range of women with certain conditions or with a family history of certain conditions and there are cases where first do no harm comes into play and a dr will not prescribe such medication.

Tumblina

Hi from womans point of view would not suggest pill side effects not nice.
Thickens blood and put together with smoking can cause clots. My advice for your girlfriend is to go to family planning clinic check out her options and go from there. By the way go with her it helps trust me.