What you should know about the Morning-After pill

An emergency contraceptive, popularly known as the morning-after pill, is a drug taken by women, right after they have had unprotected sex. The pill is packed with a high dose of synthetic hormones that interferes with the fertilization process.

Here are 10 facts you should know about the morning-after pill:

• An emergency contraceptive contains progestin levonorgestrel, which are synthetic hormones, like ones used in contraceptive pills.

• The pill is supposed to be taken within 72 hours of having unprotected sex. Doctors say the earlier, the better.

• It acts either by preventing or delaying ovulation, preventing fertilization or by preventing the implantation of the fertilized egg by altering the structure of the uterine wall.

• The pill does not cause an abortion, so taking it after you are pregnant will not terminate a pregnancy.

• It does not protect a woman from STD s like HIV/AIDS, gonorrhea, Herpes, etc.

• It is not a substitute for conventional contraceptive pills. This is because the pill contains a very high amount of synthetic hormones, which can cause a number of complications if used continuously. In contrast, contraceptive pills have a low dose of hormones that help to alter the ovulation cycle and prevent pregnancy.  

• After taking the pill, a person might experience some common side effects like nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, changes in your menstrual cycle, dizziness and breast tenderness.

• According to gynecologists  the pill should only be the last resort when it comes to contraception because it wreaks havoc with a woman’s hormones. Young girls whose hormone levels have not yet stabilized tend to be at a greater risk of developing conditions such as PCOD, endometriosis and have a greater risk of developing ectopic pregnancies.

• If you do take the morning after pill, it is important for you to get a regular check-up
  from your gynecologist to eliminate the possibility of any further complications.

• Lastly, the pill is only effective if taken after having unprotected sex. It will not work if you have sex after you have had the pill.

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