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Emergency contraception On this page The 'morning after' pill is an emergency contraceptive but can be taken up to five days after unprotected sex.
It becomes less effective the longer the time after unprotected intercourse. The morning after pill contains hormones similar to those in regular contraceptive pills. When is it used? After sex without a condom when a condom breaks during sex if you miss two or more contraceptive It may not work as well if used more than once in the same menstrual cycle. How is it used? If you take oral contraceptive pills, continue taking them as usual.
Is it safe? What to expect You may experience bleeding or spotting. Side effects Occasionally the morning after pill can cause headaches, nausea or dizziness which will usually be gone after two days. When you need to see someone Vaginal bleeding similar to a normal period may occur after taking the morning after pill, but you could still be pregnant.
Testing for STI's If you need the morning after pill, you may also have been exposed to sexually transmitted infections.
Where to get emergency contraception The morning after pill can be bought over the counter at pharmacies or provided at Adelaide Sexual Health Centre , Shine or by a doctor. Related information You can search through to find related information.
Services Documents Links. Remember, common pregnancy tests using urine samples are not accurate in the first 10 days of pregnancy, which is why we recommend waiting until you are at least a week late. Contraceptive Pill. Emergency Contraception. Treatments Contraceptive Pill. Find Out More About Us. Morning After Pill, Delivered. Australia's first emergency contraception delivery. Same day delivery from the comfort of your home. How it works.
Online Questionnaire. Complete online questionnaire that is sent to our pharmacists for review. Select the level of treatment you require. Pharmacist Assessment. An Australian pharmacist reviews your answers and has a text-based consult if necessary, to determine if you are eligible.
Pill Delivered within Hours. Do you deliver to my area? Unable to locate address. We deliver to your area. We do not currently service your location. However we are constantly growing so hopefully we will soon! Most women can take the emergency contraceptive pill. Tell the pharmacist or doctor about any medical conditions and allergies you have as well as any medications or herbal medications you are taking.
There are some differences between the two pill types that might mean one is more suitable for you than the other. You can continue breastfeeding when you take the levonorgestrel emergency contraceptive pill. Women who choose the ulipristal acetate pill are advised to express the breast milk and throw it away for one week after. Breastfeeding women may prefer to use the levonorgestrel emergency contraceptive pill or a copper IUD.
It is recommended that you take the emergency contraceptive pill while arranging your copper IUD. The emergency contraceptive pill only helps to prevent pregnancy from the unprotected sex you have just had. Your doctor or pharmacist can advise you about starting or restarting contraception after taking the emergency contraceptive pill. It is important to think about what you will use in the future.
The long acting reversible contraception LARC methods, including the contraceptive implant and IUDs, are suitable for most women and are very effective. If you choose a copper IUD it can be kept in place for up to 10 years if needed or you can have it taken out at any time before this.
Healthcare providers' perceptions of the challenges and opportunities to engage Chinese migrant women in contraceptive counselling: a qualitative interview study Sex Health; 17 5 , Donate and support us. Talkline You may decide to use emergency contraception if: you didn't use any contraception you had sex without a condom or the condom broke you forgot to take your usual contraceptive pills you were sexually assaulted What emergency contraception is available in Australia?
There are three types of emergency contraception. There are lots of different brand names the ulipristal acetate emergency contraceptive pill - available without a prescription from pharmacies. It is called EllaOne a copper intrauterine device IUD - inserted within 5 days of unprotected sex by a trained doctor or nurse How does emergency contraception work?
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