The Effectiveness Of The Morning After Pill

There are many women out there who believe that the morning after pill can be dangerous. There are many common misconceptions with regards to the morning after pill such as that it’s the same as an abortion, or that it can’t be used if more than 24 hours has passed since unprotected sex. However, these beliefs only exist because people don’t know all the facts.

The morning after pill is far from an abortion. It prevents pregnancy rather than terminates it. There are also, in reality, two forms of emergency contraception that have proved effective at preventing pregnancy. There is the morning after pill, or more accurately, two common types of morning after pill, and there is also the emergency IUD. This article will explore the question: how effective is the morning after pill?

What Is The Emergency IUD?

First off, let’s explore some details of the lesser known form of emergency contraception, which is the emergency IUD. Also known as the emergency coil, the emergency IUD is a T-shaped contraption that is inserted into the uterus by a trained medical professional. The details of how this contraception works likely alludes to why most women prefer the idea of the morning after pill, though it is thought to be the most effective form of emergency contraception that can prevent pregnancy if inserted up to five days after unprotected sex has taken place.

The EllaOne pill

The EllaOne is one of two types of the most commonly available morning after pill, and is thought to be the most effective. There are many women who believe the morning after pill is only effective if taken within 24 hours following unprotected sex. However, this is a common myth, and the EllaOne has shown to be 95 per cent effective for up to five days after unprotected sex. It is recommended that the EllaOne be taken as soon as possible, but women should not be put off its use if more than one day passes.

Levonelle

The most common type of morning after pill, Levonelle is less expensive than EllaOne with the main drawback being it is less effective. The Levonelle is most effective within 12 hours of unprotected sex, though it can be effective for up to three days. The chances of success reduce day by day, however, so taking it as soon as possible following unprotected sex is highly recommended.

Emergency contraception will provide very little help when it comes to preventing the spread of sexually transmitted infections. Therefore, it’s always recommended to choose other forms of contraception and only use the morning after pill as a last resort. However, it should be known that the morning after pill is meant to prevent pregnancy and as such, should not be thought of as an abortion. There are also usually very little side effects for women, so if you need it, you don’t need to be afraid of serious negative consequences.