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Emergency contraception is a rescue method that is aimed to prevent fertilization in case of unprotected intercourse.
EC-Pill must be used as soon as possible, preferably within 12 hours and no later than 72 hours (3 days) after the unprotected sexual intercourse, particularly;
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Emergency contraception is a rescue method that is aimed to prevent fertilization in case of unprotected intercourse.
EC-Pill must be used as soon as possible, preferably within 12 hours and no later than 72 hours (3 days) after the unprotected sexual intercourse, particularly;
if you have had sexual intercourse whereas either yourself or your partner did not use a contraceptive method;
if you have forgotten to take consecutive 3 contraceptive pills;
if your partner's condom has broken, slipped, or been improperly removed, or if he has forgotten to use it;
if you fear that your intrauterine device has been expelled;
if your vaginal diaphragm or your contraceptive cap has moved or if you have removed it too early;
if you are afraid that the method of coitus interruptus has failed or if you have had sexual intercourse during the period when you are supposed to be fertile while using the rhythm method;
in the event of rape.

Undesirable effects which have been observed are:
Nausea and vomiting
Dizziness, fatigue, headache
Abdominal pain
A feeling of breast tenderness
Bleeding can occur after taking this medicine
Inform the doctor of any unwanted effect which is not mentioned here.

Emergency contraception must be used exceptionally, since:
It does not allow to prevent a pregnancy in every instance:
The associated hormonal overdosing is not advisable in the case of regular intake.
It cannot replace regular contraception.
After taking EC-Pill, the menstrual period usually occurs at the expected date nevertheless, it can occur earlier or later by a few days. After taking this medicine, it is therefore mandatory to check the absence of pregnancy by performing a pregnancy test in case of abnormal bleeding at the date of excepted menses or in case of menstrual delay of more than 5 days.
The use of emergency contraception does not replace the necessary precautions against sexually transmitted diseases and the measures to be taken in case of risk of transmission.
Taking this medicine is not recommended if you have had an ectopic pregnancy or if you have had salpingitis or if you have a severe digestive disease that impairs the absorption of medications.
If vomiting would occur within three hours after taking this medicine, it is recommended to take immediately another EC-Pill tablet.

Oral contraceptives containing levonorgestrel suppress gonadotropins, inhibiting ovulation. Specifically, levonorgestrel binds to progesterone and androgen receptors and slows the release of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) from the hypothalamus. This process results in the suppression of the normal physiological luteinizing hormone (LH) surge that precedes ovulation. It inhibits the rupture of follicles and viable egg release from the ovaries. Levonorgestrel has been proven to be more effective when administered before ovulation.