The emergency contraceptive pill (ECP) is a great option for women who have had unprotected sex. The ECP can be taken up to five days after having unsafe sex, which gives the woman time to go to her doctor or pharmacy and get it. It’s important that you take the ECP as soon as possible in order for it to work effectively.
How to choose the best pill?
It is no secret that there are many different types of contraceptives out there on the market today. However, if you find yourself in a situation where your birth control fails and you don’t want to get pregnant, or if you were sexually assaulted and need emergency contraception (EC), it can be confusing trying to figure out which one is right for you
Is it safe to use these pills?
Emergency contraceptive pill is a safe and effective way to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex. Although emergency contraception can be taken up to five days after sex, the sooner it is taken, the more effective it will be. Emergency contraception should not be used as a regular form of birth control because there are some factors that may make it less effective.
The most common side effects of emergency contraception are nausea, vomiting, headache, breast tenderness or pain in your abdomen/pelvis area. These symptoms usually go away within three hours following treatment with emergency contraception but if they persist for longer than 24 hours or get worse you should call your doctor’s office right away. Emergency Contraception is available at all Planned Parenthood health centers and pharmacies nationwide without an appointment.