Emergency contraceptives are up to 95% effective when taken as prescribed within the first 24 hours, so the risk is very 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. Some get many or a few or none. It's recommended that if you don’t get your next period within a week of it’s expected date a pregnancy test may be necessary although the risk is low. It can cause a period be early or late, have a lighter or heavier flow. So your girlfriend should be aware of this.
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Emergency contraceptives are up to 95% effective when taken as prescribed within the first 24 hours, so the risk is very 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. Some get many or a few or none. It's recommended that if you don’t get your next period within a week of it’s expected date a pregnancy test may be necessary although the risk is low. It can cause a period be early or late, have a lighter or heavier flow. So your girlfriend should be aware of this.
Helena
February 26, 2017 - 6:12amThis Comment
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