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How many ECP pills should be taken?
Either kind of ECP comes in two doses. Take the first one as soon as possible. Take the second one 12 hours later. The first dose must be taken within 72 hours (three days) after unprotected sex (it could be five days according to your doctor’s prescription).
How much effective is ECP?
How effective is it? It has a success rate of 98% for those of average weight when taken within four days of unprotected sex. The ECP is not as effective if you weigh more than 70kg, and in this situation, a copper IUD is recommended.
How do you use ECP tablets?
Take ECP as soon as possible after sexual activity….How soon after sex should ECP be used?
- If taken within 24 hours of unprotected sex, it will reduce the chances of pregnancy by about 95%.
- If taken within 48 hours of unprotected sex, it will reduce the chances of pregnancy by about 85%.
What are the side effects of ECP?
Side effects of the morning-after pill, which typically last only a few days, might include:
- Nausea or vomiting.
- Dizziness.
- Fatigue.
- Headache.
- Breast tenderness.
- Bleeding between periods or heavier menstrual bleeding.
- Lower abdominal pain or cramps.
How do you know if the ECP has worked?
The only way to know if the morning after pill has been effective at preventing pregnancy is if your next period arrives when it should. The morning after pill works by delaying ovulation so that you don’t release an egg for remaining sperm in your system to fertilize.
How do you know if ECP is working?
How do I know if my ECP worked? You should get your period within three weeks of taking ECP. Your next period may come earlier, later or appear different than usual. If you do not get your period within three weeks, take a pregnancy test.
Can I take 2 Ipill in 2 days?
Both pills can be taken at the same time or as 2 separate doses 12 hours apart. Either may be taken for up to 5 days after unprotected intercourse.
How long do you bleed after ECP?
Some women who take emergency contraception may have light vaginal bleeding. This usually ends within three days. However, bleeding that lasts longer than three days or that becomes heavier may be a sign of a problem.
Where can I get ECP for birth control?
What is ECP? 1 ECP is an emergency contraception medication used to prevent pregnancy after sex when you didn’t use birth control or the birth control didn’t work (for example, the condom broke). 2 Some people call it “the Morning After Pill”. 3 You can get ECP at pharmacies and community health clinics. You don’t need a prescription.
Are there any side effects to taking the ECP?
A few people have mild side effects like feeling sick (nausea) or vomiting. You can take the ECP with food to lessen the chance of nausea. There is a very small risk of an ectopic pregnancy (pregnancy outside the uterus) if the ECP fails.
How does the ECP work to prevent pregnancy?
The ECP is taken after unprotected sex to prevent pregnancy. It stops or delays the release of an egg from your ovaries until the sperm aren’t active in your body any more. It prevents the sperm from fertilising an egg by changing the way the sperm moves in your body. It doesn’t work once…
When to take ECP and copper IUD together?
The ECP is not as effective if you weigh more than 70kg, and in this situation, a copper IUD is recommended. If you decide you want to take the ECP, you should take a double dose – two ECPs together. Tell the doctor or nurse you see about any other medication you are taking as you may need extra ECPs or a copper IUD.