According to Watson Pharma Inc., manufacturer of Next Choice, " When used as directed, the risk of getting pregnant is reduced by as much as 89% if taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex or contraceptive failure. A study demonstrated efficacy is even greater within 24 hours."
Logically, the longer you wait to take the pill, the less effective it will be.
Emergency contraceptive pills are not associated with any long term permanent or serious side effects. Nausea occurs in about 14 % to 23% of women. Vomiting occurs in 1% to 6% of women.
Disturbances in the menstrual cycle are quite common. 16% or women experienced bleeding unrelated to expected menses in the 7 days following treatment in a study conducted by the World Health Organization. 50% of women menstruated a few days earlier or later than their expected time of menses.
Intermittent bleeding that is not related to the menses is not uncommon . 16% of patients have bleeding within 7 days following treatment that is unrelated to the expected day of menses. Around 50% of women menstruate a few days before or after the expected time of their menses. Over 80% of patients bleed within 2 weeks of taking Emergency Contraceptive pills. It is difficult at times to make the distinction between breakthrough bleeding or actual menses. Similar signs that occur with taking Emergency Contraceptive pills (vaginal bleeding, abdominal and pelvic pain, dizziness and lightheadedness) can occur with an ectopic or intrauterine pregnancy. It is important to contract your health care provider if the abdominal pain, pelvic pain, light headedness, or dizziness gets worse or vaginal bleeding becomes heavier.
After taking emergency contraceptive pills, the following menses should come within the next month on time. It can occur the week prior or after the time it normally is expected. A pregnancy test should be done if the menses does not occur after a week of the expected time of menses.
There are many women who after taking Next Choice experience no side effects. The most common side effects include nausea, vomiting, headaches, lightheadedness, fatigue, dizziness, breast tenderness, lower abdominal pain, lower back ache, ankle swelling, and vaginal spotting and bleeding. These symptoms should not last more than one or two days. The next menstrual cycle can come on time, be delayed, or even may come earlier.
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Hello Anonymous,
According to Watson Pharma Inc., manufacturer of Next Choice, " When used as directed, the risk of getting pregnant is reduced by as much as 89% if taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex or contraceptive failure. A study demonstrated efficacy is even greater within 24 hours."
Logically, the longer you wait to take the pill, the less effective it will be.
Emergency contraceptive pills are not associated with any long term permanent or serious side effects. Nausea occurs in about 14 % to 23% of women. Vomiting occurs in 1% to 6% of women.
Disturbances in the menstrual cycle are quite common. 16% or women experienced bleeding unrelated to expected menses in the 7 days following treatment in a study conducted by the World Health Organization. 50% of women menstruated a few days earlier or later than their expected time of menses.
Intermittent bleeding that is not related to the menses is not uncommon . 16% of patients have bleeding within 7 days following treatment that is unrelated to the expected day of menses. Around 50% of women menstruate a few days before or after the expected time of their menses. Over 80% of patients bleed within 2 weeks of taking Emergency Contraceptive pills. It is difficult at times to make the distinction between breakthrough bleeding or actual menses. Similar signs that occur with taking Emergency Contraceptive pills (vaginal bleeding, abdominal and pelvic pain, dizziness and lightheadedness) can occur with an ectopic or intrauterine pregnancy. It is important to contract your health care provider if the abdominal pain, pelvic pain, light headedness, or dizziness gets worse or vaginal bleeding becomes heavier.
After taking emergency contraceptive pills, the following menses should come within the next month on time. It can occur the week prior or after the time it normally is expected. A pregnancy test should be done if the menses does not occur after a week of the expected time of menses.
There are many women who after taking Next Choice experience no side effects. The most common side effects include nausea, vomiting, headaches, lightheadedness, fatigue, dizziness, breast tenderness, lower abdominal pain, lower back ache, ankle swelling, and vaginal spotting and bleeding. These symptoms should not last more than one or two days. The next menstrual cycle can come on time, be delayed, or even may come earlier.
I hope this answers your questions.
Maryann
December 26, 2012 - 6:00pmThis Comment
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