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What are the effects of the morning after pill?

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5. You might feel absolutely fine after you take the morning-after pill. The most common side effects are nausea and some spotting (less common effects are vomiting, fatigue, headache, breast soreness, dizziness, and cramps). But you might not feel any side effects at all.

Accordingly, is it normal to bleed after taking the morning after pill?

The morning after pill may not only cause irregular spotting and bleeding but it may also have an impact on your next period. Although most women still have their period on time, you may have it several days later or earlier than usual.

What are the side effects of the Plan B pill?

Potential side effects of levonorgestrel include:

nausea.
abdominal pain.
fatigue.
headache.
menstrual changes.
dizziness.
breast tenderness.
vomiting.

How many times can you take the morning after pill?

There are no safety concerns about using progestin-only emergency contraceptive pills (like Plan B One-Step, Next Choice and Levonorgestrel Tablets) more than once. Progestin-only emergency contraception is effective for preventing pregnancy after sex each time you use it.

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What are the side effects of the morning after pill?

Side effects of the morning-after pill, which typically last only a few days, might include:

Nausea or vomiting.
Dizziness.
Fatigue.
Headache.
Breast tenderness.
Bleeding between periods or heavier menstrual bleeding.
Lower abdominal pain or cramps.

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Can you miss a period after morning after pill?

It is not uncommon to experience changes to your menstrual cycle after taking the morning after pill. Your next period may be lot heavier or lighter than it normally is. Taking the emergency contraceptive pill three or more days after your usual ovulation date is likely to make it come late.

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How expensive is the morning after pill?

EC costs anywhere from $35 to $60 at pharmacies. The generic pills (like Next Choice One Dose and Take Action ) generally cost about 10-15% less than Plan B One-Step. To read a 2013 report from the American Society for Emergency Contraception on the price of EC in the US, click here.

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How do you know if Plan B worked?

You'll know if Plan B One-Step worked when you get your next period, which should come at the expected time or within a week of that time. If your period is more than a week late, it is possible you may be pregnant. You should get a pregnancy test and follow up with your healthcare professional.

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Do morning after pills work?

How does the plan B^® morning-after pill work? plan B^® comes in a one-pill dose. If taken within 72 hours (3 days) and preferably within 12 hours after a contraceptive accident or unprotected sex, it can prevent pregnancy by doing one of three things: Temporarily stops the release of an egg from the ovary.

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Is it safe to take the morning after pill?

“Emergency contraceptive, also called the morning-after pill or EC, has been around for more than 40 years—it's a safe, effective way to prevent pregnancy. However, if you've used the birth control pill, patch, or ring within the last five days, Ella might not work as well as other morning-after pills.

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Can the morning after pill affect my period?

Sometimes, emergency contraception can change the length of your monthly menstrual cycle, making your next period come as much as a week earlier or a week later than usual. Some women also find that the hormones in the pills can cause unexpected bleeding, but this is not a common or serious side effect.

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What are the side effects of taking i pill?

We will look at each of these side effects in detail below.

Intermenstrual spotting. Breakthrough vaginal bleeding is common between expected periods.
Nausea.
Breast tenderness.
Headaches and migraine.
Weight gain.
Mood changes.
Missed periods.
Decreased libido.

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Can taking the morning after pill affect your fertility?

Does the morning after pill change your period? Most contraceptive pills, implants or coils will have some sort of effect on your periods, but this is normal and is very unlikely to affect fertility now or later in life. You may experience menstrual bleeding before your next period is due.

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Can you take the morning after pill twice in one week?

The morning after pill is actually quite safe and it can be used as often as it is needed. So you can definitely use it twice in one week. However, you might want to think about a better form of primary contraception. The morning after pill does have several side effects, such as bloating, nausea, etc.

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What would happen if you took the morning after pill while pregnant?

The morning-after pill will not work if you're already pregnant. The morning-after pill, also known as emergency contraception (EC) helps prevent pregnancy; medication abortion terminates pregnancy. EC is effective when started within 120 hours (five days) of unprotected sex. The sooner it's started, the better.

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What are the side effects of taking a Plan B?

Common Plan B side effects may include:

mild stomach pain;
breast pain or tenderness;
nausea, vomiting, diarrhea;
headache, dizziness;
feeling tired; or.
changes in your menstrual periods.

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How effective is the levonelle?

Levonelle is most effective when taken within 12 hours of unprotected sex, although it can be effective for up to 72 hours after sex. You should bear in mind, however, that this effectiveness decreases over time. Levonelle is thought to prevent: up to 95% of pregnancies if taken within 24 hours.

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Is the morning after pill free from the doctors?

The pill is available to buy from most pharmacies, however, many also operate a local NHS scheme which means the morning after pill may be available free of charge to some groups of women. When prescribed by your doctor, family planning clinic or Brook Advisory Centre on the NHS, the morning after pill will be free.

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How much is the day after pill?

You can also get the morning-after pill at many family planning or health department clinics, and Planned Parenthood health centers. Plan B One-Step usually costs about $40-$50. Next Choice One Dose, Take Action, and My Way generally cost less — about $15-$45.

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Can you get pregnant a few days after your period?

You're most fertile at the time of ovulation (when an egg is released from your ovaries), which usually occurs 12 to 14 days before your next period starts. This is the time of the month when you're most likely to get pregnant. It's unlikely that you'll get pregnant just after your period, although it can happen.

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What are the side effects of Levonelle?

What are the possible side effects of Levonelle one step?

Headache.
Feeling sick.
Abdominal pain.
Fatigue.
Vaginal bleeding (not related to your normal period).

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How Long Does Plan B last after you take it?

That depends. Plan B One-Step and generic levonorgestrel work best if you take them within 3 days after sex, but they may work up to 5 days after sex. Ella and the IUD can work up to 5 days after sex.

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Can Plan B cause you to have a miscarriage?

While Plan B can help prevent an unwanted pregnancy, Plan B will not cause an abortion or induce a miscarriage. Although there are prescription-only drugs that can terminate a pregnancy, Plan B does not fall into that category.

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Can you get pregnant when you have your period?

Sperm can live inside you for 2, 3 and up to 5 days. You could have sex towards the end of your bleeding and then actually conceive 4 or 5 days later with your early ovulation. The probabilities of getting pregnant while on your period are low, but the possibilities are there.

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