You missed your regular birth control and had unprotected sex.
There was some other issue with the birth control you used (e.g. condom broke)
TIMING IS EVERYTHING
Morning After Pill® helps prevent pregnancy before it starts by temporarily delaying ovulation when taken within 72 hours (3 days) after unprotected sex. The sooner you take it, the better it works.
Wondering whether you’re within the window to take Morning After Pill®? Enter the date and time you had unprotected sex below.
Morning After Pill® is an Emergency Contraceptive. It is a form of birth control that is meant to be used if your regular birth control failed (like a condom broke or you missed pills) or you forgot to use birth control. It helps prevent pregnancy after sex and must be taken within 72 hours (3 days). It works by temporarily delaying ovulation (egg release), preventing fertilization of the egg. It helps prevent pregnancy before it starts.
The sooner you take it, the better it will work. Try to take it the morning after unprotected sex.
Available for purchase at neighborhood
convenience stores (no ID or Rx required).
Won’t affect your ability to get pregnant
later, when you’re ready.
Levonorgestrel 1.5 MG
Levonorgestrel is a type of progestin that prevents the release of an egg (ovulation) so the sperm will not find an egg to fertilize. Levonorgestrel has been trusted for 40 years as a safe way to prevent pregnancy. Not to be confused with the abortion pill (mifepristone) - this is not an abortion pill. If you are already pregnant, it will not harm an existing pregnancy.
HOW IT WORKS
Stops the release of an egg from the ovary (ovulation). No egg. No fertilization. No pregnancy.
Take within 72 hours of having sex. The sooner you take it, the better it works.
If you are already pregnant, it will NOT end or harm your pregnancy.
Won’t affect your ability to get pregnant later, when you’re ready.
Possible side effects of Morning After Pill
Morning After Pill® is safe when used as directed. Its main ingredient has been used for more than 40 years. Some people may experience side effects but they tend to be mild and of short duration. The effects of the pill are only temporarily in your system so it will not
affect your health later on.
Some people might experience temporary changes in their period such as bleeding and spotting. If your period is a week late or you think you
might be pregnant, please take a pregnancy test.
The hormone in Morning After Pill® delays the release of an egg (ovulation), so sperm can’t find the egg to fertilize it. When fertilization is avoided, a pregnancy is prevented. No egg. No fertilization. No pregnancy.
What is levonorgestrel?
Levonorgestrel is a progestin hormone that prevents ovulation so sperm cannot fertilize an egg. It’s been safely used for 40 years in emergency contraception.
How can I be sure if Morning After Pill® worked?
You’ll know it worked when your next period arrives on schedule (though it may be up to a week late). To find out sooner, you may take a pregnancy test 10 days after the unprotected sex.
Will taking Morning After Pill® affect my ability to get pregnant later?
No, it won’t affect your chances of getting pregnant in the future or impact your fertility. This medicine has been thoroughly studied and used safely for 40 years..
Can I continue to use my regular birth control after taking Morning After Pill®?
Yes. It is safe to resume your regular birth control immediately after taking Morning After Pill.
Is there a weight limit for using Morning After Pill®?
There is no weight limit. Timing of dose is the critical factor, not weight.
Is Morning After Pill® the same as the abortion pill?
No. Morning After Pill helps prevent a pregnancy from starting. It is not the same as the abortion pill and will not terminate or harm an existing pregnancy.
How often can I take Morning After Pill®?
Taking the morning-after pill multiple times doesn’t change its effectiveness, and won’t cause any long-term side effects. You can use the morning-after pill whenever you need to.
But it’s not a good idea to use the morning-after pill as your regular, go-to method of birth control because other methods are more effective and convenient.
