Emergency contraceptives are up to 95% effective when taken as prescribed within the first 24 hours, so the risk is small. Side effects can include stomach aches, headaches, nausea and a general feeling of being unwell. Symptoms usually start 3-7 days after taking the medication and may or may not include bleeding or spotting. Not all women get symptoms. It can cause your period to be early or late, have a lighter or heavier flow, so be aware of this. If you don’t get your period within a week or so of its expected date, you can test for pregnancy, although the risk is very low.
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Hi, Anon.
Thank you for your post.
Emergency contraceptives are up to 95% effective when taken as prescribed within the first 24 hours, so the risk is small. Side effects can include stomach aches, headaches, nausea and a general feeling of being unwell. Symptoms usually start 3-7 days after taking the medication and may or may not include bleeding or spotting. Not all women get symptoms. It can cause your period to be early or late, have a lighter or heavier flow, so be aware of this. If you don’t get your period within a week or so of its expected date, you can test for pregnancy, although the risk is very low.
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