Emergency Contraception
Emergency contraception is also known as the morning after pill. We understand that mistake happens and we are here to help. Emergency contraception is used to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sexual intercourse.
We currently hold two types of Plan B pills.
You SHOULD NOT use it if you are already pregnant or think that you might be pregnant. It can harm an unborn baby or cause birth defects.
Up to 120h
When should I take this pill?
This medication can be taken up to 5 days of unprotected sex.
How effective is it?
It has 98% efficacy throughout the 5-day window.
How does it work?
This treatment will stop or delay your ovulation, preventing pregnancy.
Up to 72h
When should I take this pill?
This medication can be taken up to 3 days of unprotected sex. Contains 2 pills. Please speak to your doctor on how to take them.
How effective is it?
It has 95% efficacy if taken within 24h hours.
How does it work?
This treatment will stop or delay your ovulation, preventing pregnancy.
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FAQs
Condom broke during sex
Condom cake off during sex
You or your partner forgot to use a condom
You missed your oral contraceptive pills (birth control pill)
You were forced into unprotected sex by anyone
You have no intention of having being pregnant
The regular oral contraceptives usually contain two hormones and taken daily while the Emergency Contraception only contains one hormone. Emergency Contraception should only be taken when you miss your regular birth control pill or have unprotected sex (or any of the points above).
- Nausea and vomiting (if you vomit within 2 hours of taking the pill, you will need to inform your doctor right away to check if you need a repeat dose). You may reduce this side effect by taking the medication after a meal or taking an anti-nausea medication an hour before taking your Emergency Contraception.
- Breast tenderness
- Irregular bleeding
- Dizziness
- Headache
Emergency Contraception is made of one of the hormones found in the oral contraceptive pills – Progestin. Progestin will prevent ovulation OR prevent the ovaries from releasing the eggs. Hence pregnancy cannot happen as there will be no fertilisation of egg and sperm.
The hormone also prevents pregnancy by
- Thickening a woman’s cervical mucus: making it more unfavourable for the sperm to reach the egg.
- Thins the uterus lining: makes it more difficult for a fertilised egg to implant onto the uterus to progress with the pregnancy
No Emergency Contraception is NOT the same thing as the abortion pill (mifespristone).
The Emergency Contraception does not cause an abortion.
This should not be your primary method of birth control as it should only be used during emergencies. If you have unprotected sex after consuming the Emergency Contraception, you still have the risk of being pregnant.
Consuming the Emergency Contraception can also cause you period to be more irregular for the next cycle.
Other forms of birth control are more effective and causes less stress changes to your body.
Postinor 2 is currently approved for use of up to 72 hours (3 days) after unprotected sex. Postinor 2’s effectiveness reduce with time.
Ella is approved for use of up to 120 hours (5 days) after unprotected sex and remains equally effective throughout the 5 days after unprotected sex.