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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 ...

What kind of emergency contraception should you opt for?

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What kind of emergency contraception should you opt for Introduction Emergency contraception is the safest and most effective way to prevent an unwanted pregnancy after unprotected vaginal sex. There are a few types of contraception, which are either pills and need to be consumed or others like copper IUD that needs to be inserted into your vagina. You can opt for any contraception depending upon certain factors related to your health and intercourse. Some contraceptives work better than others. Emergency contraception service Whitton will provide you with quick online delivery of contraceptives. Types of Contraceptives Paraguard IUD: It is the best and most effective contraceptive and needs to be taken within five days (120 hours) after having unprotected sex. Contraceptive Pills: These pills need to be consumed within five days (120 hours) after having unprotected sex. These are also known as morning-after pills. There are further two types of mor...