Evening Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill contains 'Levonorgestrel' is a progestin (female hormones) used for emergency contraception within 12 hours and not later than 72 hours (3 days) of having unprotected sex or contraceptive failure. It works by preventing the release of an egg from the ovary (female reproductive cells) or preventing fertilization of an egg by sperm (male reproductive cells). Evening Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill may also change the lining of the uterus to prevent the development of a pregnancy. Evening Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill does not have any effect if you are already pregnant hence does not cause abortion.

FAQs

Can Evening Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill affect my future chances of pregnancy?

Evening Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill is not known to affect any future chances of pregnancy. Consult your doctor for further advice.

What are the common side effects of Evening Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill?

Some of the common side effects of Evening Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill are nausea, vomiting, lower abdominal pain, tiredness, headache, diarrhea, dizziness and uterine bleeding in some cases.

Can Evening Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill be taken for regular birth control?

Evening Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill (tablet) is not indicated for regular birth control. It is only used as emergency contraception (within 72 hours) after unprotected sex or contraceptive failure.

Does Evening Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill effect fertility?

Evening Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill does not affect fertility. Use contraception during sexual intercourse as it may lead to unwanted pregnancy if you are not planning it.

In which conditions should I avoid taking Evening Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill?

Do not take Evening Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill, if you have heart fitted with an artificial valve, heart diseases like high blood pressure or high blood cholesterol levels (increased fat in your blood), confirmed or suspected ectopic pregnancy, have asthma, have blood clot problems, have a bleeding disorder, have liver or kidney disease, have anemia (low hemoglobin) or otherwise malnourished. Taking Evening Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill in these conditions can cause life-threatening conditions in an individual.