33 ANSWERS TO WHY T-PILL 72
- What is an EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTIVE PILL?
- Do ECP's protect against STI's ( Sexually Transmitted Infections ) including HIV/ AIDS ?
- How do T-Pill 72 work ?
- Are there any negative side effects ?
- When do I take T-Pill 72 ?
- Can I use T-Pill 72 as a normal contraceptive every day ?
- What are the directions for using T-Pill 72?
- Is emergency contraception or the morning after pill always effective?
- What is an unprotected sexual intercourse?
- Are there cycle times with no risk of fertilization (safe periods)?
- In what circumstances can I use T-Pill 72?
- How does T-Pill 72 work?
- Can I use T-Pill 72 as a regular contraceptive method?
- How does the Menstrual Cycle work?
- When can I use T-Pill 72?
- Can I use T-Pill 72 at any time during the menstrual cycle?
- Will T-Pill 72 act as an efficient contraceptive method until the next menstrual periods?
- Is T-Pill 72 effective if several acts of intercourse have occurred in a row, at the same time?
- When will a menstrual period occur after use of T-Pill 72?
- Does T-Pill 72 give protection against STDs?
- Can you use T-Pill 72 at any age?
- Can I use T-Pill 72 as a regular contraceptive method?
- Is T-Pill 72 contraindicated during breastfeeding?
- What are the possible side effects after use of T-Pill 72?
- What should I do in case of abnormal menstrual period after use of T-Pill 72?
- What should I do if I am already a pregnant at the time of T-Pill 72 use?
- What is the likelihood of fertilization after unprotected intercourse?
- How should I use T-Pill 72?
- How effective is T-Pill 72?
- Can I use emergency contraception several times during the same menstrual cycle?
- Is emergency contraception with T-Pill 72 is the same as an abortion?
- If I use T-Pill 72, will it protect me from pregnancy for the next 72 hours?
- If I use emergency contraception several times, will it make me infertile?
- What is an EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTIVE PILL? [TOP]
ECPs are a safe and effective method of birth control that can prevent pregnancy after sex. They should preferably be taken within 72 hours (3 days), and are most effective if taken within the first 24 hours after sex.
- Do ECP's protect against STI's ( Sexually Transmitted Infections ) including HIV/ AIDS ? [TOP]
NO,
Condoms are the most effective protection against sexually transmitted infections (STIs) including HIV/ AIDS, and should be used every time you have sex. If you think that you might have a STI, speak to your health care provider to arrange the necessary tests.
- How do T-Pill 72 work ? [TOP]
T-Pill 72 prevent pregnancy by:
- Stopping or delaying an egg from being released from the ovary;
- Preventing the sperm from getting to the egg; or
- Stopping a fertilised egg from attaching to your womb
- Are there any negative side effects ? [TOP]
ECPs make some women nauseous, or vomit. Some types of ECPs may cause sore breasts or headaches. These side effects last about one day. ECPs can also cause a woman's period to come a little early or late. They do not affect a woman's ability to fall pregnant in the future. If you fall pregnant despite the use of ECPs, the baby will not be harmed in any way.
- When do I take T-Pill 72 ? [TOP]
T-Pill 72 can be used if you had unprotected sex in the past 3 days.
You should use an Emergency Contraceptive Pill if:
- You didn't use any contraception.
- The condom broke while having sex.
- You have missed 2 or more contraceptive pills.
- You were forced to have sex and are not on contraceptives.
- Can I use T-Pill 72 as a normal contraceptive every day ? [TOP]
Emergency contraceptive pills are for emergency use only!
ECPs are not for use as regular birth control. They are not as effective as regular birth control methods and have more side effects than regular contraception. If you are having sex, use a regular contraceptive method (the pill, condoms or injection).
- What are the directions for using T-Pill 72? [TOP]
T-Pill 72 is a single dose tablet to be taken orally. It should be swallowed with some water after a meal. T-Pill 72 should be taken as early as possible as and not later than 72 hours of unprotected sex or contraceptive failure.
- Is emergency contraception or the morning after pill always effective? [TOP]
No. Pregnancy is prevented in 70 to 90 % of cases when emergency contraception is used within 72 hours after intercourse. Efficacy is higher when emergency contraception is used sooner rather than later.
- What is an unprotected sexual intercourse? [TOP]
It is any sexual intercourse without contraception, or when your contraceptive method is likely to have failed. Here are some examples of unprotected intercourse:
- Unplanned sexual intercourse, using no contraceptive method
- A condom which breaks, has been displaced, has been improperly removed, has slipped, or simply has been forgotten…
- A forgotten pill
- Your diaphragm or your cervical cap has been improperly placed or has slipped during intercourse
- Your partner has withdrawn too late if you use the coitus interruptus (withdrawal) method
- You have been raped
Remember that if sexual intercourse has occurred without a condom, you may also have been exposed to infectious agents, such as bacteria or virus (gonorrhea, AIDS, hepatitis): if you have any question, ask your doctor or a health care provider.
- Are there cycle times with no risk of fertilization (safe periods)? [TOP]
No.
Without contraception, sexual intercourse has been known to result in pregnancy at all times in the menstrual cycle.
- In what circumstances can I use T-Pill 72? [TOP]
Here are some examples :
- After sexual intercourse using no contraceptive method,
- A condom broke, or was displaced, or slipped, or was improperly removed
- A pill was forgotten
- Vomiting occurred within an hour following your regular pill intake.
- In case of rape
- How does T-Pill 72 work? [TOP]
Our current understanding is that several mechanisms could be involved such as impairment of ovulation, or modification of the uterine lining. In any case, emergency contraception takes effect before the implantation of the egg in the uterus. If you are already pregnant before using emergency contraception, the pregnancy will continue normally.
- Can I use T-Pill 72 as a regular contraceptive method? [TOP]
NO.
Emergency contraception is an occasional “back-up” method. It cannot replace regular contraceptive methods. If you have used emergency contraception, you should discuss with your doctor or your health care provider the most suitable contraceptive method for you.
- How does the Menstrual Cycle work? [TOP]
One menstrual cycle is the time elapsed between the beginning of one menstrual period (bleeding) and the next one. Menstrual periods occur when a woman is not pregnant. Usually, the menstrual cycle lasts for 28 days, but it can vary widely from one woman to another. By definition, the first day of the menstrual cycle is the first day of bleeding. Usually, at the middle of the cycle, an egg (or ovum) is released by one of the two ovaries. (This event is called “ovulation”). If, at that time, sperm cells (which can fertilize the egg up to 7 days after being deposited in the vagina) are around the egg, “fertilization” (i.e. the fusion of the egg with one sperm) can take place. After a few days, the fertilized egg is anchored (or implanted) in the womb, and pregnancy starts. Therefore, fertilization can occur only at the time of ovulation. Although, on average, ovulation takes place at the middle of the cycle (usually 14 days after the first day of the last menstrual period), it can actually take place at other times in the cycle. Therefore, without a contraceptive method, a woman can never be sure that she is not pregnant after sexual fertilization, either by blocking ovulation (as with the contraceptive pill), or by preventing the sperm from meeting the egg (as with the condom).
- When can I use T-Pill 72? [TOP]
At the latest, 72 hours after an unprotected sexual intercourse, whatever the date in the cycle.
- Can I use T-Pill 72 at any time during the menstrual cycle? [TOP]
Yes.
Since the date of ovulation is not exactly predictable, you should use emergency contraception after any unprotected intercourse. Indeed, since the ovulation date is unknown, in order to be as sure as possible of avoiding an unwanted pregnancy, you should use an emergency contraception after an unprotected intercourse at any time of the cycle.
- Will T-Pill 72 act as an efficient contraceptive method until the next menstrual periods?[TOP]
No.
It is therefore strongly recommended to use a barrier method (condom, spermicide, etc.) at each intercourse until the next menstrual period. Then, you should use a regular contraceptive method that is suitable for you.
- Is T-Pill 72 effective if several acts of intercourse have occurred in a row, at the same time? [TOP]
Yes,
T-Pill 72 is equally effective after one or several acts of intercourse in a row, provided that all the acts have taken within the 72 hours preceding the intake of the drug. The risk of unwanted pregnancy occurs when several unprotected acts of intercourse have taken place at various times in the same cycle. Therefore, remember that after having used an emergency contraceptive pill, you must use a barrier contraceptive method (condom, spermicide, cervical cap) until the next menstrual period.
- When will a menstrual period occur after use of T-Pill 72? [TOP]
It will usually occur at the expected date, although in some women, it can occur either earlier or later, by a few days. If it is delayed more than 5 days after the expected time, you should do a pregnancy test in order to check if you are pregnant.
- Does T-Pill 72 give protection against STDs? [TOP]
No.
The use of emergency contraception does not protect against STDs and therefore precautions need to be taken to prevent them.
- Can you use T-Pill 72 at any age? [TOP]
Yes.
Any woman, from puberty to menopause can use T-Pill 72 in order to prevent an unwanted pregnancy in case of unprotected intercourse.
- Can I use T-Pill 72 as a regular contraceptive method? [TOP]
NO.
Every emergency contraceptive pill, including T-Pill 72 - has to remain occasional. It cannot replace regular contraception. Indeed, one must remember that emergency contraception cannot prevent an unintended pregnancy in 100 percent of cases.
- Is T-Pill 72 contraindicated during breastfeeding? [TOP]
NO, but small amount of hormone passes into the breastmilk, but has no known adverse effects on the infant.
- What are the possible side effects after use of T-Pill 72? [TOP]
Adverse events observed during the various clinical trials have been: nausea and vomiting, dizziness, fatigue, headache, lower abdominal pain, breast tenderness, vaginal bleeding.
- What should I do in case of abnormal menstrual period after use of T-Pill 72? [TOP]
Menstrual bleeding after T-Pill 72 is comparable to your usual periods. However it can come earlier or later than expected by a few days. The quantity can be slightly modified. If you have any doubt about whether your period is normal, you should perform a pregnancy test. We do not know if this emergency contraceptive can prevent an ectopic pregnancy (a pregnancy which develops outside of the womb). One of the main symptoms of ectopic pregnancy is vaginal bleeding more or less similar to menstrual bleeding. In case of questions, do not hesitate to call your doctor, or your health care provider.
- What should I do if I am already a pregnant at the time of T-Pill 72 use? [TOP]
Ask your doctor, your health care provider or a family planning center. T-Pill 72 is not effective in case of existing pregnancy. However, if you take T-Pill 72 while already pregnant, don't be anxious: to date, the data of many epidemiological reviews indicate that progestins (Levonorgestrel in T-Pill 72) are not harmful for the fetus.
- What is the likelihood of fertilization after unprotected intercourse? [TOP]
It is difficult to evaluate because the likelihood of being pregnant depends on several factors the time of intercourse with respect to the timing of ovulation the usual length of the cycle the occurrence of other acts of unprotected intercourse in the same cycle. In general, the risk of pregnancy is higher if the unprotected intercourse took place on the day of ovulation, or on the 4 to 5 days preceding ovulation. However, since the date of ovulation is unpredictable, any unprotected intercourse, at any time of the cycle, can lead to a pregnancy. Therefore if you have the slightest doubt, and you don't wish to become pregnant, do not hesitate to use emergency contraception without delay.
- How should I use T-Pill 72? [TOP]
For optimal efficacy, the T-Pill 72 must be taken as soon as possible after unprotected intercourse, and no later than 72 hours (3 days) afterwards. In case of vomiting in the 2 hours following the tablet intake, take an extra tablet immediately .T-Pill 72 can be taken at any time in the cycle.
After using T-Pill 72, it is necessary to use a barrier contraceptive method (condoms, spermicides, cervical cap) during every act of intercourse until the next menstrual period. Menstrual periods generally come at the expected date, sometimes earlier or later by a few days.
If your period is late by more than 5 days, perform a pregnancy test.
Emergency contraceptive pills are not 100 percent effective and a failure is always possible. Also remember that if you don't know the health status of your partner, STD exposure is always possible: don't hesitate to ask your doctor, a health care provider or a family planning center what to do.
- How effective is T-Pill 72? [TOP]
It prevents pregnancy in 7 to 9 cases out of 10: it is therefore not 100 percent effective. It should not be used as a regular contraceptive method because it would be much less effective than methods that exist for regular contraception. It also means that if your period has not come 5 days after the expected date after having taken T-Pill 72 , you should perform a pregnancy test to be sure that you are not pregnant. Also, remember that no emergency contraceptive method prevents STDs, including AIDS.
- Can I use emergency contraception several times during the same menstrual cycle? [TOP]
Yes, if necessary. However, remember that the multiplication of unprotected acts of intercourse increase the risk of unintented pregnancy even if you use emergency contraception each time. After having taken an emergency contraceptive pill, you should use a barrier contraceptive method (condom, spermicide, cap, diaphragm) for each act of intercourse until the next menstrual period. You should then ask your doctor, your health care provider, or a family planning center in order about starting a regular contraceptive method suitable for you.
- Is emergency contraception with T-Pill 72 is the same as an abortion? [TOP]
No.
Levonorgestrel in T-Pill 72 blocks ovulation, and hence prevents fertilization. If the embryo has already implanted in the womb, levonorgestrel cannot dislodge it.
- If I use T-Pill 72, will it protect me from pregnancy for the next 72 hours? [TOP]
No.
This is why, after having used emergency contraception, it is necessary that you use a barrier contraceptive method (condoms, spermicides, diaphragm, cap) for each sexual intercourse until you use the regular contraceptive method most suitable to you.
- If I use emergency contraception several times, will it make me infertile? [TOP]
No.
It is not advised to use emergency contraception repeatedly because it is not efficient enough to make it a regular contraceptive method, and not because there are concerns about its safety.
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