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Morning After Pill
If you haven't missed your period yet...and it is within 72 hours of having sex
you may be thinking of taking the morning after pill or MAP.
- Before taking the pill, it is important to first take a pregnancy test.
- The "morning after pill" will not work on an existing pregnancy.
- It only works within 72 hours of sexual intercourse. Another dosage must follow in 12 hours.
- The morning after pill releases progestin and estrogen that stops ovulation, fertilization, or implantation of an embryo.
- Doctors suggest visitation after 3 weeks of using the pills to ensure the patient's health.
- Emergency contraception has a 25% rate of failure.
- It is important to talk with a physician so he can explain the health risks and how the morning after pill effects what is happening inside you.
Risks for the Morning After Pill:
- Vomiting
- Blood Clots
- High Blood Pressure
- Dizziness
- Over dosage
- Liver Tumors
- Cramps
- Heart Attacks
- Irregular Periods
- Strokes
- Headaches
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