Worried About Unwanted Pregnancy? Emergency Contraceptives For Your Unprotected Sex!

Emergency ContraceptivesWith the advancement in the medical sciences, today you can overcome the problem of unwanted pregnancy.

One such advancement is birth control methods.

Sometimes, there come situations where you may have unprotected sex or contraceptive failure, but do not want pregnancy to follow.

The solution for this kind of situations is Emergency Contraceptive, which is also popularly known as Plan B.

It is a type of birth control method that can be used to prevent pregnancy. It is a registered trademark of Women’s Capital Corporation, a subsidiary of Duramed Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Emergency contraceptive is made up of estrogen and progesterone or progesterone only, which helps regulate ovulation and fertility in the way similar to other natural hormones work.

Emergency contraceptives can also be used as a supportive approach to birth control in situations such as: when other birth control measures failed, if two or more dosage of regular birth control pills are skipped, or in the absence of any effective birth control method.

However, for an effective result, the first tablet should be taken immediately within 72 hours of your sexual intercourse, the sooner it is taken the better chances are there for its efficacy.

The second tablet must be taken twelve hours later. Your doctor will suggest the order of tablet usage while prescribing the oral contraceptive.

Each emergency contraceptive pack contains two tablets, which are measured as a single course of treatment; each tablet contains levonorgestrel (0.75 mg). The first tablet of Plan B should be taken orally as soon as possible within three days of your unprotected intercourse.

The second tablet must be taken after12 hours of your first tablet. Remember, it is not an alternate for birth control routine methods. Also, it cannot protect you from sexually transmitted infections such as HIV/ AIDS, chlamydia, gonorrhea and so on.

You can easily get these emergency contraceptives from your doctor or from a medical store if you are 18 years and above. However, a prescription is must if you are 17 years and younger.

It is estimated that emergency contraceptive can reduce the risk of pregnancy by 89 percent, when used correctly after a single course of unprotected sexual activity. However, the effectiveness reduces as the interval between intercourse and the start of treatment increases.

The decline in efficacy from a delay in treatment is the reason behind it. A broad range of health professionals believes that barriers to more timely access to emergency contraceptive should be removed, including making the product broadly available without prescription.

Emergency contraceptive is very safe when used as directed. You may not experience serious complications with the usage of Plan B.

The common side effects (minor) include nausea, abdominal pain, fatigue, dizziness, diarrhea, headache, vomiting, breast tenderness and changes in menstrual period.

It is highly recommended to avoid using Plan B when you are pregnant, have undiagnosed vaginal bleeding, or have an allergy to the product usage. Remember, it cannot end up an established pregnancy.

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    70 Responses to 'Worried About Unwanted Pregnancy? Emergency Contraceptives For Your Unprotected Sex!'

    1. manisha - January 2nd, 2008 at 1:09 pm

      Can i have the pills before i know myself that i am pregnant.
      I had sex with my bf on october 15th.
      so do u suggest me in taking the pills.(unwanted 72).

    2. Women Health Zone - January 3rd, 2008 at 11:59 am

      Hi Manisha,

      If you take pills before knowing about your pregnancy, it may result in miscarriage… So, firstly confirm your pregnancy… And, if you are pregnant, it is best for you to follow other birth control methods…

    3. simran - January 4th, 2008 at 4:39 pm

      Hi this is simran i have kid 9 months old if i take unwanted tablets every month can its going to harm me for next pregnency i don,t want to be pregnant for next five yrs

    4. Women's Health Zone - January 5th, 2008 at 11:33 am

      Hi Simran,

      Yes, you can use pills. It doesn’t harm you for next pregnancy. But, there are some side effects of using pills; you can the information about the side effects of birth control pills at the following link:

      Side Effects of Birth Control Pills

    5. Moni - January 10th, 2008 at 2:51 pm

      Hi, My date is missed around 15 days
      I had sex with my bf in between.
      what do you suggest me if I am pregnent? any pill for abortion?

    6. Priya Jain - January 12th, 2008 at 9:40 pm

      I have take the second pill before 12 hours of 1st pill, should i have to take one more pill after 12 hour or it will create a Side effect as i take second pill before 12 hour. I take the 1st pill with in 1 hour of Sexual Intraction with my husband

    7. saira - January 16th, 2008 at 2:45 am

      i m from pakistan i m use tablets (em kit)emergency pregnency tablets i have already use these two month before i wants to know is it safe for me when i will want to pregnant i m using these tablets two tablets at once

    8. Women's Health Zone - January 17th, 2008 at 11:50 am

      Hi Moni,

      Yes, you can take the help of abortion pills as they can be used with in nine week of pregnancy. But, it is always advisable to consult a gynecologist because you may face certain side effects while using these pills.

    9. Women's Health Zone - January 17th, 2008 at 11:53 am

      Hi Priya,

      No, there isn’t any necessity to take one more pill. But, make sure to take it after 12 hours from next time. Or else, it better to take the advise of a Gynecologist…

    10. Women's Health Zone - January 17th, 2008 at 12:12 pm

      Hi Saira,

      It is not advisable to take two pills at once. The second pill must be taken 12 hours after taking the 1st pill. It is better to consult your gynecologist for additional information regarding the order of tablet usage.

    11. Jahan Ara Qaisar - February 5th, 2008 at 11:27 pm

      I had an unprotected sex with my husband. I took unwanted 72 (plan B) as recommended. First within 72 hours and next after 12 hours. My monthly menstrual period was on January 27, 2008. But it did not happen. Since I was not aware about the side effects, I went to a gynecologist who prescribed me estrogen and progesterone injection, which I took last week. But still I don’t have my period. I also did pregnancy test which was nagative. I have two issues. Please let me know how long it (Plan B) can delay the period. What measures I should take. I have no other complication. Please advice.

    12. Women's Health Zone - February 8th, 2008 at 3:57 pm

      Hi Jahan Ara Qaisar,

      Menstrual changes in one of the side effects of Plan B, but these menstrual changes varies from person to person. But, if it alters for more then 3 weeks, then it could be problem. As its already nearly 2 weeks from your actual period date, so better consult your gynecologist once again.

    13. Rani - March 8th, 2008 at 11:05 pm

      My last cycle started on 27th Feb evening. I had intercourse with my husband on Mar 1st night(4th day of my period) without any protection. Since i already have a kid, i would like to avoid pregnancy now. Is there any way to confirm pregnancy before next cycle?. Also is it possible to avoid through any pills?.

    14. Women's Health Zone - March 10th, 2008 at 3:43 pm

      Hi Rani,

      The above mentioned pills are the best option to avoid unwanted pregnancy, but it should be taken within 72hours. And, if it is more than 72hrs, then you can go for abortion pills. The information about abortion pills is mentioned in the following page..

      Abortion Pills

      And regarding your question on confirming pregnancy before next periods day; Actually missed periods is the first and foremost symptom of pregnancy. Even you can go for home pregnancy test kits for confirming your pregnancy

    15. namrata - March 15th, 2008 at 11:38 am

      is it necessary to take unwanted 72 if i had sex & got m.c within 4-5 hours

    16. Women's Health Zone - March 17th, 2008 at 2:37 pm

      Hi Namrata,

      In such situation, there is no necessity to take unwanted 72 because having a menstrual cycle itself indicates the loss of pregnancy.

    17. Shaanu - March 24th, 2008 at 9:09 pm

      Hi WHZ,
      While I am writing this, its been 30 hours since I had sexual intercourse with my Boyfriend for the first time. I am 20 yrs of age. I have sometimes had problems with my periods being delayed.
      1. Still wud u suggest me to take unwanted 72 and avoid pregnancy?
      2. I fear that it will have some very bad side effects and may dampen my prospects of pregnancy?

    18. Women's Health Zone - March 25th, 2008 at 11:13 am

      Hi Shaanu,

      Unwanted 72(Emergency Contraceptives) works effectively, if it is taken immediately within 72 hours of your sexual intercourse. It is true that, there are some side effects of emergency contraceptives like delay in periods, etc, but it may not effect your prospects of pregnancy. But, if you have any further doubts, it is better to consult a doctor before using the pills.

    19. neelam - March 28th, 2008 at 10:24 pm

      Day before yesterday i had sex with my husband, now i am scared. can i go for unwanted 72 pregnancy kit. is it reliable. Within what time i have to go for this?

    20. neelam - March 29th, 2008 at 11:39 pm

      want to know about Umwanted 72 kit. Do we have to it within 72 hours only, if after that we will do test, what result it will show? What is the cost? Is it easily available in the Medical Stores?

    21. preeti - March 31st, 2008 at 10:31 am

      hello, my periods are usually on 30th or 31st of the month, bt till nw i hvnt had periods, in between i hd intercourse with my boy frnd. if i m pregnant is there any pill which can get me out of unwanted pregnancy, and if yes wat is the name of the pill???

    22. deepak - March 31st, 2008 at 2:23 pm

      hello,
      i had intercourse with my wife and after that she took unwanted-72 .First pill after 16 hours and 2nd after 12 hours of 1st pill.She expected her menstrual cycle on 4th april .Does it come late or sooner after taking pills.please help.

    23. Admin - March 31st, 2008 at 4:58 pm

      Hi deepak,
      There are some side effects of using emergency contraceptives like changes in hormone levels. Changes in hormone levels disturb the regularity of menstrual cycle. Usually, the periods come late or early depends on the regularity of your wife’s menstrual cycle.

    24. Admin - March 31st, 2008 at 5:10 pm

      Hi preeti,
      Simply don’t go for pills to prevent pregnancy, First confirm your pregnancy. You will find home pregnancy test kits at general medical stores. Use any one to confirm your pregnancy. If the result is positive, then you may use Mifepristone or Misoprostol. But, visit your doctor before taking any of these pills.

    25. Admin - March 31st, 2008 at 5:15 pm

      Hi neelam,
      Unwanted 72 works effectively only if you take immediately within 72 hours after having sex. You will find it at any medical stores. If it is too late for you, once consult your doctor as she can suggest various methods to quit pregnancy.

    26. Indira - April 9th, 2008 at 2:52 pm

      can we take contraceptive pill before intercourse

    27. EMMAH - April 16th, 2008 at 3:53 pm

      HI
      I have a pal who’se had unprotected sex with her bf less than 3wks ago. We checked her condition only to find that the results were +ve, can she use the ‘abortion pills’ and if so which are the most reconmmended pills for the 23yrs old girl?

    28. mona - April 18th, 2008 at 11:59 pm

      if i hv sex wid my partner…on d last day of my period….is der any possibility of getting pregnant?? n do i hv to take ny contraceptive pills for security???

    29. swata - April 23rd, 2008 at 5:00 pm

      hi ,

      My last mensus cycle was 15 th March, I had intercouse with my boy friend after 4 days of my mensus, i took emergency pills , but still i didnt have my periods. Am I pregnent ? how to check ? if s, any pills for abortion? Im totally worried. please help me

    30. Mallika - April 25th, 2008 at 6:01 am

      Hi,
      I had unprotected sex with my boyfriend on 12th of April. As per my calculations, my cycle shuld had started on 20th. But as yet, nothing has happened. I am experiencing lower backache which i normally do before my periods, but nothing more than that. Also, i am undergoing stress due to my exams. Please sug

    31. Mallika - April 25th, 2008 at 6:09 am

      hi,
      i had unprotected sex with my boyfriend on 12th of april. as per my calculations, my cycle should had started on 20th. but nothing has happened yet. i am feeling lower backache which i normally do before my cycle starts, but thats all. also, im undergoing stress due to my ongoing exams. is there any chance that i am pregnant? please suggest some symptoms and a course of action to follow in case i’ve conceived. can i do something immidiately to avoid pregnancy or abort the same??

    32. hari - April 27th, 2008 at 6:11 pm

      Hi

      I had sex with my Gf 7 days back.can u suggest me how to avoid pregnancy

    33. Rajeev - April 30th, 2008 at 10:01 pm

      Hi,
      i had intercourse with my girlfriend on 12th of April. Her period starts on 20th of every month. Its 30th and still she did not have her period. We are afraid that she is pregnant. But at the controrary, she had her exams as well due to which she was undergoing stress. What would you suggest we should do to confirm her pregnancy and termainate the same in case the result is positive?

    34. Ash - May 1st, 2008 at 9:10 pm

      Hi,
      I’ve taken Plan B within 12 hours of having unprotected sex, but I had unprotected sex again before taking the second pill. Will I still be protected from becoming pregnant?

    35. nitin - May 3rd, 2008 at 2:44 pm

      i want to know that how can increse the sex power of my wife by taking the herbal tablates or any natheral way

    36. Admin - May 3rd, 2008 at 5:02 pm

      Hi Ash,
      I too don’t know whether it protects you from becoming your pregnant or not. You can visit your doctor about this.

    37. Admin - May 3rd, 2008 at 5:06 pm

      Hi Indira,
      If you take contraceptive pills immediately before the intercourse, it won’t prevent you from becoming pregnant. There is specified dosage for these pills. It is 28 days or 21 days course.So, visit your doctor to know about the contraceptive pills.

    38. Admin - May 3rd, 2008 at 5:13 pm

      Hi Rajeev,
      You can take the help of various home pregnancy test kits (Velocit or Pregcolour) in order to confirm the pregnancy. If it becomes positive, then you can consult the doctor about pregnancy termination pills or procedures.

    39. Admin - May 3rd, 2008 at 5:17 pm

      Hi Hari,
      First you need to confirm the pregnancy. If it is positive, then you can take the help of abortion pills or any other pregnancy prevention methods.

    40. Admin - May 3rd, 2008 at 5:24 pm

      Hi Mallika,
      First, confirm your pregnancy by using any of the home pregnancy test kits. If it is positive, then you can use abortion pills to terminate your pregnancy. But, to know the particular pill type and dosage, it is better to consult the doctor.

    41. Admin - May 3rd, 2008 at 5:42 pm

      Hi Swata,
      Velocit and Pregcolour are the best know pregnancy test kits. You can confirm your pregnancy with the help of any of these kits. If the result is positive and don’t want to continue your pregnancy, then you can take the help of abortion pills. So, consult your doctor to know about which abortion pill can effectively prevent your pregnancy.

    42. Admin - May 3rd, 2008 at 5:49 pm

      Hi Mona,
      Having the sex on the last day of your period can not make you to become pregnant. If you really don’t want to become pregnant, then you need to take necessary precautions to prevent that. You can take the help of contraceptive pills. It is better to consult your doctor to know the different ways to prevent pregnancy.

    43. Admin - May 3rd, 2008 at 6:00 pm

      Hi Emmah,
      If you don’t want to continue the pregnancy, then you can abortion pills. Mifepristone and Misoprostol are well known abortion pills. But, before going to take the pills, consult your doctor to know about the dosage and which pill really works for you.

    44. Ritu - May 6th, 2008 at 12:08 pm

      I took unwanted 72 but my mc starts after taking 1 pill,should i take another tablet

    45. shruthi - May 21st, 2008 at 10:38 am

      hi
      i had sex with my hubby 1 week back
      but i was shocked when i found the condom broken
      then i took unwanted-72 pill(1.5mg)contraceptive tablet after one hour of the intercourse
      the tablet i took consisted 1.5mg of levonorgestrel
      so i didnt take again after 12 hr
      i used have periods 1 week before my date that is last time i had on 30th.So when can i expect my periods
      i am bit worried i dont want to become pregnant
      if i miss periods wat should i do?

    46. Admin - May 23rd, 2008 at 8:29 pm

      Hi ritu
      Usually, you need to take the second pill 12 hours after taking the first pill. Your period is already started, so it is better to consult your doctor whether to take the second one or not.

    47. Ashu - May 30th, 2008 at 10:33 am

      Hi,
      I had unprotected sex with my boyfriend on 22nd & 23rd of May. As per my calculations, my cycle is on 10th of every month. On 24th Morning I had taken Unwanted 72 But two days before and till date sometime comes out like a period, I am have a backache which i normally do before my periods, but nothing more than that. Also, i am worried. Please let me know why?

    48. shruthi - May 30th, 2008 at 3:00 pm

      is it true that periods can occur even though a female is pregnant?

    49. Abhijeet - May 31st, 2008 at 11:41 pm

      Hi,
      I had sex with my girlfriend before 14 hours and observed broken condom after intercource, she also had taken unwanted-72 before 1 hour. She also had abortions last year,
      What are the chances of pregnancy, if the results are still positive, what action should be taken.
      I am worried, please help me?

      Abhijeet

    50. Priya - June 18th, 2008 at 12:24 pm

      Im 26 yrs married before 10 months i had a cyst in ovary measuring 3 x 2 cm doctor advised me to get regular period for 3 months its over now doctor started with ovaluating pills from the 3rd day. my period was over in 3 rd itself 4th day night i had sex with my husband will i be able to get preganent do i have the chances

    51. nerru - July 14th, 2008 at 11:32 pm

      my friend sex with his wife ,she used pill after 2 hr second time sex participated ,she was taken second pill with in 12 hr ,her mc not regular but some times white discharge in red colour ,her is health in good condition.there is any problem with mc and she got backpain after used the pill

    52. absa - July 19th, 2008 at 6:37 pm

      Hey,
      I had unprotected sex the day before my period was suppose to come. I took Plan B about 7 hours after. It is about 3 days later and I still haven’t received my period. Should I be worried or is there a chance that the Plan B delayed my period?

    53. Aftab - July 24th, 2008 at 2:57 pm

      i had unsafe intercourse with my girl friend on 14th and again on 20th and her menstrual cycle date was 19th of july in same day on 20th i gave milk with termaricpowder her m.c. didnt come yet on 24th of july so please recommend a medicine .

    54. janie - July 24th, 2008 at 4:36 pm

      hey, i had unprotected sex and 38 hours later i had my morning pill. could i be pregnant

    55. simran - August 3rd, 2008 at 10:14 am

      my question is that i had taken the unwanted 32 pill 2 months before now after that my weight is increasing so ,is this the side effect of the unwanted 32 pill,now what should i do to prevent the weight gain.what medicine i should prefer for the weight gain.please help!

    56. archana - August 15th, 2008 at 11:40 am

      i had a sex wid my bf 5 days back. now m worried dat i might get pregnent. wat can i do and which pill should i use now. PLEASE HELP

    57. pk - August 24th, 2008 at 11:39 pm

      what are the contraceptives available except condoms birth control pills and morning after pills?

    58. xyz - August 29th, 2008 at 7:02 pm

      my friend thinks that his gf may get pregnant coz he put his finger into her vagina… can she get pregnant if he put his finger in without actually ejaculating? wat if he put his finger in wid no semen on it but had the lubricating fluid on his finger!!(that comes out before the semnen does)

    59. Parvathi - October 6th, 2008 at 10:49 am

      Mam,

      I had my intercourse on 15th August 2008 and my period due date is 30th August 2008. Since I have not observed my periods on the specific date, i went and consulted doctor. She prescribed Mensovit and I have taken on 15th September 2008. I have not observed my periods. And I went and consulted the doctor again. She prescribed me the injection of prostodin. Bleeding did came but I am not confident as its due to abortion.I was injected on 25th September 2008. Still I have my periods. But when I took the scan on last week (30th September 2008), the baby is still alive. What best I could do now? in both terms as pill or dnc for abortion. Now, i have a 5 year old baby and my first delivery is not normal, it is ceasarine.

    60. ranjana - October 13th, 2008 at 2:18 am

      hello I hav a few ques..pl ans them all pl…?
      1.how many days after my periods are safe to hav UP sex?
      2.my vagina remains dry most of the time can you suggest me some good lubricants(flavored ones)?
      3.can you suggest me a good gynecologist in bangalore whom I can meet & talk to without any fear?
      4.is unwanted 72 a contraceptive pill…can you name a few more which are available easily in the local medical store?
      am desperately waiting for your reply… thanks & please answer all my queries n detail pl.reply

    61. anu - October 15th, 2008 at 2:34 am

      hello i intercoursed with my gf frm 1 month of twice a weak.actually her last period date is 30 august n the period was not came.we r very tensed about that.pls give me the names of abortion pills.pls give me the reply as early as possible.

    62. pinky - October 16th, 2008 at 12:07 am

      hi,i wana ask dat,i want to have sex wid ma bf n wana spend 2 nites wid him….i wana do sex wid him 6 or 7 or more den 7 tymes……wat should i do..coz i dont wana be pregnant….coz he is in USA in these days…n cum back after 8 months…8 months ago i had alredy sex wid him once a week n took ECP…n now im fine nothing will happened to me…. plz tell me wat 2 do…reply me as soon as possible……..so plz sugest me wat do….

    63. teddy - October 18th, 2008 at 9:58 am

      helo.
      i had unprotected sex w my bf on 12 oct 2008, he ejaculated inside. i was on my 5th day of my period, (1st day being on 8th oct). i took postinor2 immediately(within 4 hrs of unprotected sex) and today(18 oct 2008) i had spotting. what are the chances of me being pregnant? is it normal to have spotting when taking EC?

    64. abhi - October 21st, 2008 at 3:06 pm

      if unwanted 72 is taken if not pregrent then it can cause any side effect if yes then what type of side effect

    65. sachin - October 21st, 2008 at 5:48 pm

      hi, i had sex with my girl frind on the 29th of september and her chums were due on the 14. she still didnt get her chums till date that is 21st of october.at the starting of the intercourse i wasnt wearing a codom and did wear it in a little while that is, at the time of the ejaculation i was wearing a condom.can u suggest me any medication if is a case of unwanted prgnancy.

    66. sami - October 26th, 2008 at 4:48 pm

      hi i had a bit of unprotected sex with my girlfriend, but during that time, while i understood my ejaculation might happen within some sec. then i put my penise outside of her vagina.But her period date was on 25th october, it was not yet happened.So that we are gatting worried for the unwanted pregnancy. so can you plz tell me the most possible solution, if she becomes pregnant for 1 month?.plz tell me the way without the sergarical abortion plz………….if it possible so plz send your reply on my email.plz…..

    67. John - November 16th, 2008 at 10:03 am

      hi i had a bit of unprotected sex with my girlfriend on 6th Nov, but during that time, while i understood my ejaculation might happen within some sec. then i came out of her.But her period date was on 13th Nov, it was not yet happened.So that we are gatting worried for the unwanted pregnancy. so can you plz tell me the most possible solution, if she becomes pregnant ?.plz tell me the way without the sergarical abortion plz………….if it possible so plz send your reply on my email.plz…..

    68. amit - November 16th, 2008 at 4:43 pm

      during foreplay i touched my penis which had little transparent liquid on
      it(when excited i get some liquid on the penis head )but i had not
      ejaquated , then i had touched my girlfriends belly button and and then i
      had inserted my finger in my girlfriends vagina… after which i realized
      i had done a big mistake i asked my girl friend to have a I_PILL by cipla
      she had taken i after 23 hours of my inserting the finger .this all
      happend on the 13th day of her 28 day cycle, i would like to know is there
      any chances of her getting pregnant please reply soon..how early we can confirm for pregnancy..plz help reply soon … the act happened on 8th november 2008 and her period is due on 25 th november plz help reply soon … thnks

    69. siddharth - November 17th, 2008 at 12:29 am

      we do use of condoms during sex every time…..but from last 2 months i dont have my regular periods …i use self pragnency test and it shows negative result…..now i m very confused..my frnds tell me tht some times these self test dosent show right result…is tht so……i dont know what to do.. plzz help me….i dont want baby…..its only 1-2 month passed….is there any way…of abortion without using sergarical abortion. help me..

    70. Mak - November 17th, 2008 at 5:26 pm

      Hi,I had unprotected sex with my girl friend on her 4th day while maturation, and she had also taken Emergency contraceptive tablets ( I PILL) next day, will she become pregenent? Please advise me.Thanks


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