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The morning after pill?

  • 14-12-2008 2:31am
    #1
    LegacyUser
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    Just wondering will this work after four days was told 72 hrs max is this true?

    thanks


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  • #2
    Nevyn
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    http://www.ifpa.ie/contraception/emergency.html
    Emergency Contraception Pills (ECP)

    Emergency contraceptive pills contain a progestogen hormone which is similar to the natural progesterone women produce in their ovaries. The pills should be taken within three days (72 hours) of having unprotected sex.

    ECPs may stop ovulation, or fertilisation of an egg, or stop a fertilised egg from implanting in the womb. The ECP stops a pregnancy before it is established. It does not work if you are already pregnant. Medical research and legal judgement are quite clear that emergency contraception (the pill or an IUD) prevents pregnancy and is not abortion.

    How do I take them?
    Emergency Contraception Pills come in a packet of two. Take the two tablets at the same time as soon as possible, preferably within 12 hours, and no later than 72 hours (3 days) after you have had unprotected sex.Swallow each tablet whole, with water if necessary. Do not delay taking the tablets. The tablets work better the sooner you take them after having unprotected sex.

    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 may be another option for you.
    Where can you get emergency contraception?
    ECPs require a prescription from your family doctor or family planning centre.

    The IUCD can be fitted by your doctor or family planning centre but is not as widely available so phone ahead for an appointment. Both methods are available on the GMS (Medical Card Scheme).

    To make an appointment at an IFPA medical centre or find out more about our services please contact:

    * IFPA, 5-7 Cathal Brugha Street, Dublin 1
    * IFPA, The Square, Tallaght, Dublin 24

    The IFPA also operates a national information service providing educational resources and details of STI and Contraceptive Services in your area.
    T: 01 - 809 60 03 email post@ifpa.ie

    http://www.ifpa.ie/contraception/emergency.html#iud
    an 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.


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