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Emergency Contraception and Sexual Health: Tips for Making Informed Decisions

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  Emergency Contraception and Sexual Health Tips for Smart Decisions At Maple Leaf Pharmacy , we understand the importance of sexual health and empowering individuals to make informed decisions. One crucial aspect of sexual health is emergency contraception, which provides a vital option in situations where regular contraception has failed or was not used. In this blog, we'll delve into the details of emergency contraception, its facts, options, and how to make the right choices for your sexual health needs. Understanding Emergency Contraception Emergency contraception, often referred to as the "morning-after pill," is a method used to prevent pregnancy after unprotected intercourse or contraceptive failure. It's essential to note that emergency contraception is not intended as a regular form of birth control but as a backup option for emergencies. Emergency Contraception Pills: How Do They Work? Emergency contraception pills work by either preventing or delay...

Everything You Need to Know About your Contraception Methods

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Everything You Need to Know About your Contraception Methods Once one gets into physical intimacy, that is when one resorts to sexual intercourse, then there's always a chance of pregnancy. Be a broken condom, or any other birth control failure, there's always a chance of slipping. But in case there is an urgent need to terminate the pregnancy, then there are plenty of birth control methods to avoid the chances of a possible pregnancy. One can always take medical guidance from the Emergency Contraception service Twickenham , to know more about the process of contraception. Birth control: an introduction and overview Also called contraception, birth control comes under a variety of options. Whatever floats one's boats. The hormonal methods ensure that there is an interruption in the cycle of the woman releasing an egg hence preventing the whole process of implementation of the egg. Emergency Contraception Though there are many available methods when it comes to contr...

Usage Patterns and Attitudes Towards Emergency Contraception

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Usage Patterns and Attitudes Towards Emergency Contraception Emergency contraceptives are also known as Morning After Pill. Accidents may happen in all walks of life and sex is no different. Emergency contraceptives can offer you a second chance to prevent pregnancy. From unprotected sex to break the protective barrier to more critical emergencies, contraceptives can help you avert an unwanted pregnancy without having to go through other methods of painful abortion. It is always recommended you opt for some professional help like the Emergency contraception service Richmond before you venture out to get an abortion. An emergency pill typically contains hormones that are similar to oral contraceptives but are available at a much higher dose. It mainly works by halting or postponing the ovaries from discharging an egg. The Contraception pills may also work via the method of changing the lining of the womb that helps prevent implantation of a fertilized egg. For the best possible res...

Emergency Contraception: Types, Function and Side Effects

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Emergency Contraception: Types, Function and Side Effects Emergency contraception pills helps a woman not get pregnant. The reasons for this could be innumerable: forced sex, rape or even something simple as breakage of condom during intercourse. The difference between Contraception pills and Emergency contraception pills is that, emergency contraceptive pills can be taken to prevent a pregnancy from occurring after “the act” has been done, unlike regular contraception medicines that are taken on a regular basis by most sexually active women. Types of Emergency contraception In the UK, the Morning After Pill is available in the form of ellaOne. The other emergency contraceptive pill is called Levonelle. Women can also make use of the IUD or intrauterine device also known as the coil to prevent unwanted pregnancies. How the Emergency contraception pills function Usually, it is advised to take the emergency contraceptive pill as soon as possible after the unprotected intercou...

Emergency Contraception: Expectations vs. Reality

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Emergency Contraception: Expectations vs. Reality Emergency contraception pills are used to prevent unwanted pregnancies. Social workers give them to rape victims. Sex workers consume them on a regular basis. It is also made use of by women in general, especially after having unprotected intercourse. In the UK, the Morning after Pill is sold under the names ellaOne or Levonelle. This is the most common method of contraception. The other method is using a coil or a IUD - intrauterine device – which is a “T” shaped device made of copper and plastic and is installed in the womb, preventing the egg to be fertilised or implanted in the womb, thereby preventing pregnancy. When it comes to taking emergency Contraception pills , the sooner they are taken post the act, the better the results. However, Levonelle works up to 3 days and ellaOne up to 5. One needs to remember that these are emergency forms of contraception and are not intended to be used as a regular contraception drug. Inform ...

Most effective emergency contraceptives

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Most effective emergency contraceptives Emergency contraceptives are a great way to help women prevent unwanted pregnancies. The reasons behind wanting to opt for emergency contraceptives can be varied. Also known as post coital contraception, these emergency contraceptives are not to be confused with regular birth control pills used in a monthly cycle. From having unprotected sex to having birth control methods failed to have the condom ripped off, these pills can be used under a plethora of unwanted circumstances to prevent pregnancy and not actually end one. The work begins primarily by the delaying of the ovulation. What must be kept in mind is that these emergency methods don't provide any whatsoever protection against sexually transmitted diseases. Given below is a detailed list of the most effective emergency contraceptives: Most of the emergency contraceptives mostly come in two forms: ●      Pill form ●      IUD (Intrauterine dev...

How does Emergency contraception work?

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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...

How effective are Emergency Contraception?

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