The Morning After Pill
The “morning after” pill may prevent a pregnancy if the pill is taken as soon as possible after an unprotected sex or a contraceptive failure. This pill can be bought over the counter if you are at least 18 years old. If you are younger than 18, you would need a prescription to buy the morning after pill.
The name “morning after” pill generally means if you have sex at night, and if there any chances of the intimacy to result in a pregnancy, the first thing you should do early morning is to take this pill. However, it does not mean that you need to wait till the morning. As a matter of fact, it is most effective if taken right after having an unprotected sex. The first pill needs to be followed by another one about 12 hours later.
The morning after pill may help prevent a pregnancy for up to 5 days. It is important to note that it can prevent a pregnancy but it does not terminate one that already exists. The pill prevents ovulation thereby prevents an egg from getting released. If the ovulation has already occurred, this pill is not effective in preventing a pregnancy.
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