techroki.com — The emergency contraceptive pill is a method of preventing pregnancy that is used after unprotected s*x. Emergency contraceptive pills can be taken two tablets at once after s*xual intercourse, up to 72 hours (3 days), but are more effective if taken as soon as possible.
Emergency contraception pills, or what are often called contraception pills or the morning after pill, can be an option to prevent pregnancy in the event of an emergency during s*xual intercourse, such as a broken condom or not having time to use contraception because you get carried away.
Not using contraception during s*xual intercourse can lead to an unplanned pregnancy. To prevent this, taking emergency contraceptive pills immediately or shortly after unprotected s*xual intercourse can be done.
Various Conditions That Require Emergency Contraceptive Pills
Physical, mental, and financial readiness is needed to have a healthy pregnancy. However, according to research, unwanted or planned pregnancies can actually increase the risk of pregnancy complications in pregnant women and babies.
Unwanted pregnancies can also make pregnant women tend to ignore the health of themselves and their fetuses or even have an abortion. Based on data from the World Health Organization (WHO), 6 out of 10 unwanted pregnancies end in abortion.
To prevent an unplanned pregnancy, you can take emergency contraception pills immediately after unprotected s*x, either condoms or other forms of contraception.
In addition, emergency contraceptive pills can also be used if you experience the following conditions:
- Having unplanned s*xual intercourse
- Doubt or feel the sperm spill when the penis is pulled out of the vagina
- Condoms leak because they are torn or left in the vagina
- Not sure if you are using a condom or diaphragm correctly
- Forgot to take combination birth control pills for 3 days in a row
- More than 3 hours late taking the progestin birth control pill
- Late in getting the progestin contraceptive injection (3 months birth control injection) more than 2 weeks
- Late in getting the combination KB injection (1 month KB injection) more than 7 days
- Miscalculate the fertile period
- Pre-ejaculatory fluid on the pubic lips, although not right inside the v*gina
- Having s*x without consent or because of coercion
Effectiveness of Emergency Contraceptive Pills to Prevent Pregnancy
Emergency contraceptive pills work by preventing or delaying ovulation. Take two tablets of emergency contraception at once after unprotected s*x, up to 72 hours (3 days). The faster it is drunk, the higher its effectiveness.
The sooner it is taken, the greater the effectiveness of the emergency contraceptive pill in preventing pregnancy. However, this contraceptive method is no longer effective if taken more than the prescribed time limit, which is 5 days after having s*x.
Emergency contraception pills are considered more effective at preventing pregnancy than interrupted intercourse or the fertile period count method. This is because the emergency contraceptive pill can prevent fertilization, while both methods still allow the sperm cell to meet the egg cell, so pregnancy can occur.
Here are some things to consider when taking the emergency contraceptive pill:
- Cannot prevent pregnancy if you return to unprotected s*x after taking it, because these pills do not provide long-term protection
- Does not provide protection from sexually transmitted infections
- Cannot stop or abort a pregnancy that has already occurred
- Cannot be used as the main pregnancy prevention tool
- Not to be consumed regularly in the long term
After taking the emergency contraceptive pill, your menstrual cycle may be delayed by up to a week. However, if your period is later than this time, it is recommended that you use a test pack to determine whether you are pregnant or not.
The emergency contraceptive pill is a safe method of preventing pregnancy in urgent situations. These pills are also easily available at the nearest pharmacy and will not affect your fertility later in life.
If you still have questions about the emergency contraceptive pill or a contraceptive method that suits your condition, you can consult a doctor directly.
