How does Emergency contraception work?
How does Emergency contraception work Emergency contraception is done via various methods. The most commonly used way to prevent pregnancy is through pills. Emergency contraceptive pills are basically pregnancy blockers. With the use of hormonal medicines, the release of the egg in a female called the process of ovulation can be delayed. The same hormones that are used in birth control medicines are also used in EC pills. In case the implantation or the fusion of the fertilized egg to the lining of the uterine wall has already occurred, consuming the contraceptive pills will be of no use. The ideal time to consume a pill is 12 hours. It also works in the prevention of pregnancy if consumed up to 72 hours post unprotected sex. The medicine helps in the temporary release of the ovarian egg, thereby stopping fertilisation. In short, it stops the female from becoming pregnant. Although, it has also been seen that sometimes the pills don’t work. Women have reportedly b...