October 15, 2019
ECP is for emergencies. It does NOT work as well as regular birth control – pill, patch, ring, shot, implant, IUD. That’s why it is “Plan B” and not Plan A. It is very jarring to the woman’s body and messes up her periods.
Read MorePlan B and its generics – is progesterone. Progesterone is the hormone of pregnancy. So it tells the body that you are pregnant and thus prevents the body from releasing an egg if it is about to release an egg. And some studies have shown that it blocks the sperm capacitation (getting into the egg). […]
Read More“The morning after pill” is usually levonorgestrel. The way it works is that is “scares your body” with high hormones so it won’t release an egg. Often with emergency contraception (EC) aka “the morning after pill” it will mess up your period, causing it to come earlier or later. Seems like this is the case […]
Read MoreUlipristal acetate most likely will change when your next period comes. If your period is late for more than 1 week, check a pregnancy test. Always have some emergency contraception (EC) around in case condoms break. It happens to everyone – even doctors, even people who educate other people on how to use condoms… Better […]
Read MoreSome side effects include: headache (18%), stomach pain (12%), nausea (12%), menstrual pain (9%), tiredness (6%), and dizziness (5%). Ella® should not be used if you know or suspected you are pregnant, and Ella® should not replace a regular method of birth control.
Read MoreThe 72 hour over the counter emergency contraception pills (ECPs) can actually be used out to 120 hrs per the WHO (World Health Organization). However, they work better if you take them ASAP. The over the counter ECPs are levonorgestrel which is a progestin. They basically tell the body that you are pregnant so why […]
Read MorePlan B is not bad for you. It is safe to take every time you have unprotected sex, the birth control method failed, or you forgot to take birth control. It’s better to use long term birth control (such as the pill, patch, ring, IUD, implant) if you find yourself using Plan B and its […]
Read MoreYes. As part of our high-quality, evidence-based medicine care, we offer all of our patients the option of a prescription for Emergency Contraception in addition to their regular birth control, so you can have it in case of an emergency (like a fire extinguisher). We can also call in or fax the prescription if you […]
Read MoreIt depends where a woman is in her cycle. If she has ovulated, then most likely it won’t work. It also depends WHICH emergency contraceptive pill. If you take the over the counter one which is levonorgestrel 1.5 mg vs the by prescription only ulipristal acetate – the latter is MORE effective on days 3-5 […]
Read MoreThere are several options: The Copper IUD. The most effective Emergency Contraceptive – it can be 99.999% effective even if you have it inserted after the event, within 5 days from the event. Works in women of all weights. Ulipristal Acetate, known by its brand Ella. Works better in women 176 pounds or greater, BMI of […]
Read MoreCold medicines rarely affect birth control. Unless you are on Pseudoephedrine, which revs up your system and chews up the birth control pills’ hormones faster. If you notice spotting when taking your cold meds, then the birth control might not be working. Use a back up method to be safe.
Read MoreActually, high Vitamin C does the opposite. It might increase the effect of the estrogen and increase the risk of blood clots. So watch out for headaches, chest pain, leg pain. If you get any of those, go to the emergency room and tell them you are on the birth control pill.
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