There is no limit on the quantity that can be purchased at one time. I had broken up with a long-term boyfriend and decided to take a break from birth control pills, thinking I wouldn't be sexually active until I had found someone new. While it wasn't necessarily a negative sexual experience, I got nervous that I could become pregnant.
I went to the pharmacy and picked up Plan B Emergency Contraception and while it was a little pricey, it was easy and well worth it! I recommend it for anyone who runs into a similar emergency. I have taken Plan B in emergency situations only, 3 times over the past five years. Each time after I took it, I was exhausted and had an upset stomach for 3 days.
The last time I took Plan B, my period came early. I thought it was strange, but the directions said it could happen. I have never gotten pregnant. Toggle navigation Toggle search. Emergency Contraception.
What is emergency contraception? EC may be used if: You had sex without using any type of birth control method. Your primary birth control method failed. For example, the condom broke and your partner ejaculated into your vagina. You were forced to have unprotected sex. How do I use emergency contraception?
How effective is emergency contraception? In terms of effectiveness, Levonorgestrel: Is most effective for women with a body mass index BMI that is less than Is most effective within 3 days 72 hours after unprotected sex.
It is less effective after 3 days. Talk to your health care provider about which type of contraception is right for you. The good news is that most of the time, contraception use is smooth sailing. But, it's helpful to know that you have options.
Remember though, if you have unprotected sex or contraceptive failure, you only have a few days to try to prevent pregnancy. It should be taken as soon as possible, but not later than 72 hours three days after unprotected sex or birth control failure.
Emergency birth control, in general, can be used up to five days after unprotected sex. It may still be useful to use Next Choice One Dose for up to hours. When buying Next Choice One Dose, keep these tips in mind:. Next Choice is easy to use. Just pop the pill out of its blister pack and swallow it.
Despite the name "morning-after pill," you can use it at any time during the day. When used as directed, Next Choice One Dose is a safe emergency birth control option for most women. The most common reported side effects are:. If you throw up within 2 hours of taking this morning-after pill, call your healthcare provider and ask if you should take another dose.
Your Period. Frequent use of Next Choice One Dose may cause your periods to become irregular and unpredictable. If you use Next Choice One Dose, you may have spotting or bleeding before your next period. Plus, your next period may be heavier or lighter or it may come earlier or later than expected. Most women will have their next period at its expected time, or within a week of that expected time.
If your period is more than seven days late, it's possible that you may be pregnant. If you think this is the case, take a pregnancy test to either rule out or confirm a pregnancy. You should also follow up with your healthcare provider. The sooner you take Next Choice One Dose, the more effective it will be.
Researchers point out the difficulty in accurately gauging the effectiveness of morning-after pills. However, studies do tend to see a high effectiveness rate with levonorgestrel emergency contraceptives such as Next Choice One Dose. Some concerns have also been raised regarding the effectiveness of emergency contraceptives in women who are over a certain weight.
In any case, all of the sources agree that the effectiveness of Next Choice One Dose decreases as time goes on and that taking it within 72 hours is your best course of action.
While Next Choice One Dose is a common choice among morning-after pills, it is not fool proof and may not prevent all pregnancies. It can offer you the same protection as Plan B One-Step, though it's also best not to rely on it in place of other birth control methods which are proven to be more effective.
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Updated January It should only be used by women whose regular birth control methods have failed or who may have had intercourse without birth control. It is not a substitute for correct use of regular birth control. This medication is believed to prevent pregnancy primarily by delaying ovulation or preventing fertilization of the egg. It may also prevent implantation of the egg by altering the endometrium inner lining of the uterus.
It is important to realize that once implantation has occurred and pregnancy is established, levonorgestrel cannot cause an abortion or harm the fetus. No serious complications have been reported with this medication. It is most effective in the first 24 hours after intercourse. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. As well, some forms of this medication may not be used for all of the conditions discussed here.
If you have not discussed this with your doctor or are not sure why you are taking this medication, speak to your doctor. Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor. Do not give this medication to anyone else, even if they have the same symptoms as you do. It can be harmful for people to take this medication if their doctor has not prescribed it. Next Choice is no longer being manufactured for sale in Canada. For brands that may still be available, search under levonorgestrel.
This article is being kept available for reference purposes only. If you are using this medication, speak with your doctor or pharmacist for information about your treatment options. The 1. The medication is most effective if taken within hours of unprotected sexual intercourse.
Because this medication is often associated with nausea, your doctor may also want you to take medication to prevent nausea at the same time as taking these pills. If you vomit within 2 hours of taking the tablet, you should contact your health care provider as you may need to take another dose.
This medication can be used at any time during the menstrual cycle. It can be taken with or without food. Taking it with food may help reduce the nausea. Most women have their expected menstrual period within 7 days of their normal time after using this medication. If you don't have your menstrual period within 7 days of when it is expected, you should have a pregnancy test done.
Many things can affect the dose of medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications.
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