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Pill after
The pill after isn't a contraceptive but it can prevent an unintentional pregnancy. If the pill is frequently taken after this, its effect decreases. It is therefore a less-than-ideal solution and should be used only in emergencies. E.g. belong to the emergencies
- a prophylaxis breakdown like a torn condom or a diaphragm slipped
- a forgotten or one because of diarrhea ineffective pill
- an unprotected sexual intercourse
- a rape.
The pill after is a hormone preparation measured out highly which must be prescribed by a physician. They also prescribe emergency doctors or the gynecological outpatient departments in the hospitals at weekends or holidays. The pill after isn't an abortion pill. Depending on cycle time of the woman it prevents the ovulation or this the ovum into the womb nest. Ovum doesn't work the "pill after" already settled in the womb at one any more.
The Pearl index of the pill after is 1.
Application
The pill after must within the next 12 but 72 hours after the unprotected sexual intercourse are taken at the latest. The earlier the pill is taken, the safer its effect is. You should prevent for certain up to using the next menstruation, e.g. with mechanical prophylaxis methods.
Disadvantages
As side effects nausea and irregularities are known to the next menstruation. At frequent intake within a shorter time period, their effect removes and in the long run there is more side effects than at other hormone preparations.
These informations may be considered a substitute for a piece of medical advice in no case. The content of health-illness.com doesn't can and may be put into any case to make diagnoses or carry out self medical treatment independently.
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