There are still lots of misconceptions flying around about emergency Contraception. Many people are still confused about how emergency Contraception works and how it should be used. Here are some myths and truths about Contraception to help you understand the facts. Myth: EC causes birth defects EC does not increase the risk for birth defects. EC does not harm an established pregnancy. It will not harm your developing...

What are your chances of getting pregnant after ECP? Emergency contraceptive pill (ECP) can only reduce your chance of getting pregnant by 75%. ECP works by preventing a pregnancy before it happens. The sooner ECPs are taken after unprotected sex, the more effective they are in preventing pregnancy. It is not effective if implantation, i.e., when a fertilized egg has attached itself to the wall of the womb has already...

Side effects associated with Emergency Contraceptive Pills Taking emergency contraceptive pill (ECP) has not been shown to cause any long-term health problems. However, it may cause side effects in some women. Any side effects you experience after taking ECP will normally go away quickly. Progestin-only pills are less severe than symptoms experienced with Estrogen and Progestin containing pills. Common side effects associated...

How effective is emergency contraception? The effectiveness of emergency Contraception (EC) depends on which kind of EC you use and how quickly you take it after unprotected sexual intercourse. Studies indicate that emergency contraceptive pills are 75% effective in preventing pregnancies if taken within the first 72 hours of unprotected intercourse. Emergency Contraception pills are most effective when used as soon as...

The precise mode of action of ECs is not known. It is understood that these prevent pregnancy by: Keeping the egg from leaving the Ovary Keeping the Sperm from meeting the egg Keeping the fertilized egg from attaching to the Uterus. If you are already pregnant, emergency Contraception will NOT work. Read More On IWH

There are 2 most widely accepted methods of emergency Contraception (EC). Contraceptive pills and Postcoital insertion of intrauterine device (IUD) With the first, you take special doses of birth control pills. With the other, an intrauterine device (also called an IUD) is placed in your Uterus (or womb). Read More On IWH

There are millions of unplanned, and often unwanted, pregnancies every year despite the availability of highly effective methods of Contraception or due to Contraception failure. Unplanned pregnancy can occur with all age groups. Although effective Contraception is readily available, there are times when a safe and emergency method for birth control is required, especially in situations when a condom breaks or a woman...