So I had to take the morning after pill and...?!
Question: I'm wondering when the side effects are going to start and how long their going to last?
Answers: I'm wondering when the side effects are going to start and how long their going to last?
What are the most common side effects of the Morning-after Pill?
irregular bleeding
Women using the morning-after pill may experience a change in their next period. It may come early, on time, or be late. Most women will get their period 7 to 9 days after treatment. If your period has not occurred by 21 days after treatment, you should check this out with a pregnancy test.
nausea
Half of women using this method will experience nausea and some will have vomiting. Take the morning-after pill with food to minimize this side effect. When vomiting occurs due to the morning-after pill it probably indicates that enough hormone has reached the blood stream to have its desired effect. There is no need to repeat the dose.
ectopic pregnancy
If the morning-after pill fails to prevent pregnancy, there is an increased chance it is a tubal pregnancy.
other
Common side effects include breast tenderness, fatigue, headache, abdominal pain, and dizziness. Since the morning-after pill is a short-term treatment, these symptoms should resolve shortly after you complete the two doses.
How does the Morning-after Pill work?
The morning-after pill will prevent or delay the release of an egg from the ovary if given prior to ovulation, or it will help prevent the egg from traveling down the fallopian tubes and implanting in the uterus if you have already ovulated. The morning-after pill reduces the chance of getting pregnant; it does NOT cause an abortion.
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How effective is the Morning-after Pill?
The morning-after pill is approximately 98-99% effective. However, the statistics of being pregnant rests greatly on where you are in your menstrual cycle. You are only fertile at the time of ovulation. If 100 women each had a single act of unprotected intercourse on one day in the middle of their cycle and then take the morning-after pill, only 2 to 3 will get pregnant.
o wow they should start after you take the pill...just moodyness and hunger.
side effects, ur gunna stay awake,
they are going to last about the whole morning. at noon, take a noon pill...if u are allowed to and are persribed it lol.
Don't spend time worrying about "side effects". In my past, I've taken it twice and had no adverse reactions. Just think positive and enjoy your day doing the things you do normally. Keeping busy will take your mind off of things :]
irregular bleeding
Women using the morning-after pill may experience a change in their next period. It may come early, on time, or be late. Most women will get their period 7 to 9 days after treatment. If your period has not occurred by 21 days after treatment, you should check this out with a pregnancy test.
nausea
Half of women using this method will experience nausea and some will have vomiting. Take the morning-after pill with food to minimize this side effect. When vomiting occurs due to the morning-after pill it probably indicates that enough hormone has reached the blood stream to have its desired effect. There is no need to repeat the dose.
ectopic pregnancy
If the morning-after pill fails to prevent pregnancy, there is an increased chance it is a tubal pregnancy.
other
Common side effects include breast tenderness, fatigue, headache, abdominal pain, and dizziness. Since the morning-after pill is a short-term treatment, these symptoms should resolve shortly after you complete the two doses.
I had a friend who had to take it and I don't know how long it took for her to get sick but she was out for like a whole day, completely ill from it. I hope that doesn't happen to you.
I took it a few years back, and ended up getting sick to my stomach within a couple of hours, but I was also better within a couple hours. But it did take me about 4 months to have my period get back to normal.
Most people dont get any side effects. You may get sickness/diarrhoea but that should last no more than 24hrs. Remember though if it's within a certain number of hours after taking it you need to take it again (check ur leaflet supplied) Can also make your period late/early.
Depends on the side effects. The nausea should subside within 4-6 hours, possibly sooner if you ate before you took the pill. Keep in mind that due to the nature of the morning after pill your next period may be delayed -- this is common and don