Description
The morning-after pill is a high-dose of estrogen and progestin in pill form, and is used in emergency situations such as rape or when a woman has had unprotected sex or the chosen contraception has failed. Do not take a morning after pill without first consulting a physician!
How it Works
The morning after pill interferes with the mobility of the egg and changes the uterine lining so that the egg cannot attach itself.
Effectiveness
The morning after pills can be as high as 89% effective, and can last for up to 5 days. Naturally if you do still get pregnant it will probably cause issues, defects, and complications as you have spiked your hormone balance, and many doctors recommend a therapeutic abortion. Ask a doctor for details about this potential concern.
Directions
Your physician will tell you how to use the morning after pill, however most morning-after pills must be taken within 72 hours of your unprotected sexual encounter. Normally, you are given two pills to take immediately and two more to be taken 12 hours later. To prevent upset stomach and vomiting, you should eat ginger or drink ginger ale to naturally calm the stomach. Please consult with your physician about taking the morning-after pill. If you do not have your period in the next three weeks be sure to have a pregnancy test.
