Hi . I am so worried right now because my menstruation hasnt come yet.. May i ask does the ECP is effective even though i ovulated a week ago ..cause i ovulated on the around at the 2nd week or 3rd week of september and i had unprotected sex on september 24 and 8hours after i took immediately the ECP. Is it effective or not??and to add up the trust pill contains 125mg of levonorgestrel . ..I am freakin worried about now ..
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Hello, again, MjAm.
Thank you for writing.
I know you are upset, but no one over the internet can predict if you are pregnant. You will have to either wait for your period to arrive or test for pregnancy. Pregnancy tests are accurate 14-21 days after sex.
Emergency contraceptives are up to 95% effective when taken as prescribed within the first 24 hours and up to 90% effective when taken within 72 hours. It works by preventing ovulation and stopping a pregnancy from starting. It will not end a pregnancy already in place. Side effects can include stomach aches, headaches, nausea and a general feeling of being unwell. The more frequently they are taken, the more likely a woman is to have side effects and an irregular cycle. They should be taken only for emergencies, not used as a regular method of birth control.
Symptoms usually start 2-7 days after taking the medication and may or may not include bleeding or spotting. If a woman doesn’t get her next period within a week of its expected date, a pregnancy test is advised. Periods can often be delayed or longer/shorter as a result of taking ECP. They should get back to normal by the second cycle. However, this can vary and we cannot predict in terms of length of days what each woman's experience will be with ECP.
Helena
September 30, 2018 - 5:58amThis Comment