What is emergency contraception?
Emergency contraception is a method of birth control used after unprotected sex or when a condom breaks, slips, or primary contraception fails. It should not be used as a primary method of contraception because it is less effective than other methods.
Correct use of emergency contraception
- There are 2 types of emergency contraception
- Type 1 pill: Take as soon as possible or within 72 hours
- Type 2 pills
- Take the first pill as soon as possible or within 72 hours, and the second pill 12 hours after the first
- Take both pills together as soon as possible or within 72 hours
- If vomiting occurs within 2 hours after taking, a new pill should be taken immediately
Precautions regarding emergency contraception
- Should not be used regularly because it contains a high amount of hormones, which may cause irregular menstrual cycles
- Cannot prevent sexually transmitted diseases
- Cannot induce abortion if already pregnant, emergency contraception will have no effect
- May have side effects such as nausea, vomiting, dizziness, irregular menstruation
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