[imported_karen_20]

Hello,

Can anyone tell me about the after effects of the emergency contraceptive pill? i just realised i'm not upto scratch will all this and due to a little accident lastnight i'm off to get the morning after pill so if anyone can tell me what to expect, thanks!

[AFemaleProdigy]

Side Effects:

Side effects associated with the use of ECPs usually taper off within a day or two.

Half of the women who take the combined pills feel sick to their stomachs, but only for about 24 hours.

Less than one out of five women throw up with combined pills.

The risk of nausea and vomiting is lower with progestin-only ECPs.

Breast tenderness, irregular bleeding, dizziness, and headaches may also occur.

There have been no reports of serious complications among the millions of women who have used ECPs.

Frequent use of ECPs may cause periods to become irregular and unpredictable. The side effects of anti-nausea medication may include drowsiness. Please follow the precautions on the package insert.

Emergency contraception may not prevent ectopic pregnancy. An ectopic pregnancy is one that develops outside the uterus. It must be treated to prevent complications that may be fatal.

If you think you may have an ectopic pregnancy, get medical attention immediately. Signs of ectopic pregnancy include


severe pain on one or both sides of the lower abdomen

abdominal pain and spotting, especially after a very light or missed menstrual period

feeling faint or dizzy

ECPs will not harm a fetus. Still, you should not use emergency contraception if you are pregnant.

[imported_karen_20]

Why does the emergency contraceptive pill leaflet talk about ectopic pregnany? What has ECP got to do with ectopic pregnancy!? I'm sorry but i dont understand the link here.Also i have been told to do a pregnancy test in 3 weeks incase the pill hasn't worked but ive not known anyone to concieve after taking it so why put me through the worry!

[imported_samanthe]

Not to freak you out but my friend took the pill the day after. She somehow still got pregnant and had her baby in january.

[AFemaleProdigy]

Why does the emergency contraceptive pill leaflet talk about ectopic pregnany? What has ECP got to do with ectopic pregnancy!? I'm sorry but i dont understand the link here.Also i have been told to do a pregnancy test in 3 weeks incase the pill hasn't worked but ive not known anyone to concieve after taking it so why put me through the worry!

The ECP is used to prevent normal pregnancy. So they are saying that it may not work if you happen to have an ectopic pregnancy instead of a normal pregnancy. It is basicly a disclaimer stating that the ECP will not prevent pregnancy which occurs outside the uterus. Meaning, you can still get pregnant if it happens that way.

[Olivia :P]

Little too late... at least there's an app for that!

I had an "accident" a few years ago and was looking for more information on emergency contraception, morning after pill, plan B... whatever you want to call it. I couldn't find any information that could help me NOW!! (at the time)
Recently I stumbled on this application that you answer a bunch of questions and it tells you what you should do. I thought it was pretty cool, I tried it even though I wasn't "worried" about anything. I mean, most of the time it tells you to go see a doctor, but at least it can tell you if you safe or not. I have to go back and find the site if you are interested.