#levonorgestrel emergency contraception

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What Is Levonorgestrel Emergency Contraception Pills?

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[secularprolifeconspectus]

Lmao I'm not any of the aborties you're arguing with. I'm on the sidelines quietly enjoying the drama and wondering how you can honestly believe you're helping women after posting that we shouldn't give plan B to rape survivors if they've already ovulated because killing a human zygote is sooooo much worse than forcing a fully formed human to stay pregnant. Y'all pro lifers are a fucking joke and frankly not any better than pro aborties, as you like to call them, but keep it up with the assumptions, you're doing great <3

Where did I post that? If I have said something about it to that effect, that no longer reflects my current views. Send me the link or the title of the post and I will update it.

But as I am pretty sure I've never declared my stance on Plan B on this platform, this is an opportunity to do so.

I do not oppose emergency contraception.

And I certainly don't oppose giving it to rape survivors. First, I am not against the rape exception. Second, even if I were, that wouldn't matter because there's not good evidence to suggest that levonorgestrel has an abortifacient mechanism; in fact, research points to the opposite.

I'm not against levonorgestrel, which prevents ovulation, because gametes are not people. But embryos are people, which is why I oppose using mifepristone to poison, suffocate, and starve them, as well as misoprostol to crush and expel them. Embryos are equal to you and I, and it's not a human rights violation to restrict someone from killing a person whom they caused to become dependent upon them. It is a human rights violation to kill people at whim, which is what elective abortion does.

Embryos ARE fully formed for their age and stage of development. They are not missing anything essential; they are whole. The burden rests upon you to prove why prenates are the sole class of whole, distinct, living human organisms exceptional to the rule that all humans are people. It's not as absurd as you're insinuating to hold that all humans are people; it's actually the logical anomaly to insist that subhumans and human non-persons exist. That you lack empathy for the most vulnerable and powerless humans is not a problem with them; it indicates a problem with your imagination.

tl;dr I am against feticide, not contraception.

So I hope that clears up any bad faith assumptions you've made about my stances. Keep it up, you're doing great <3

[that-catholic-shinobi]

ok full disclaimer i'm not pro-life completely. but i'm a pharmacology student so i can tell you that the normal plan B does prevent ovulation, simply by postponing ovulation. so it isn't really seen as an abortifacient.

in the US, plan B is levonorgestrel (there's another one here) which is a progesterone. what it does is basically slow the ovulation (so postpone it) by suppressing the LH-peak (LH = luteinising hormone). that only works if you take it before the start of the LH-peak, so before the start of the fertile window. if it's given afterwards, then the implantation has already happened and it won't do anything.

so it cannot be used as a method for abortion.

Thank for the insight on this!

Our concern as pro life people however, is not only that an implanted pregnancy could be removed from the uterus, but also a fertilized egg .

Is there any chance the drug could cause a fertilized egg to leave the uterus? I know it can take up to 6 days after sex to fertilize an egg, and emergency contraceptions usually have a 5 day window.

either way, I appreciate the info! Thanks

[sciivfhospitaldelhi]

Can Taking the i-Pill Affect Your Fertility? What You Need to Know

The i-Pill, commonly known as an emergency contraceptive pill, is widely used to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex or contraceptive failure. Many women are concerned about whether frequent use of the i-Pill could negatively affect their long-term fertility.

What Is the i-Pill?

The i-Pill is a type of emergency contraception that contains a high dose of levonorgestrel, a synthetic hormone that helps prevent pregnancy. It is most effective when taken within 72 hours after unprotected sex. The pill works primarily by delaying ovulation, preventing sperm from fertilizing an egg, or preventing a fertilized egg from implanting in the uterus.

Can the i-Pill Cause Infertility?

The short answer is no. The i-Pill does not cause long-term infertility. Its purpose is to prevent pregnancy in the short term and has no lasting impact on a woman's ability to conceive in the future. Emergency contraception is designed for occasional use and does not alter the reproductive system permanently.

How Does the i-Pill Affect the Body?

When taken, the i-Pill introduces a higher dose of hormones into the body, disrupting the normal menstrual cycle to prevent pregnancy. While this may temporarily alter the timing of your period, the effects are short-lived and do not have a long-term impact on fertility.

Some common side effects of the i-Pill include:

Nausea

Fatigue

Headache

Spotting between periods

Delayed or early menstruation

These side effects are usually temporary and should not affect your ability to conceive once the effects of the pill wear off.

Misconceptions About the i-Pill and Infertility

Many women believe that using the i-Pill repeatedly could lead to fertility issues. However, there is no scientific evidence to support this claim. While using the i-Pill frequently may cause temporary disruptions to your menstrual cycle, it does not have long-term effects on ovulation or fertility.

That said, the i-Pill should not be used as a regular method of contraception. It is designed for emergency use only. Frequent use of the i-Pill can lead to hormonal imbalances, irregular periods, and other side effects, but it will not lead to permanent infertility.

Regular Use of Contraceptives vs. Emergency Contraception

If you are concerned about preventing pregnancy, it is recommended to use regular contraceptive methods, such as birth control pills, intrauterine devices (IUDs), or condoms. These methods are more reliable and designed for regular use, while the i-Pill is meant for occasional emergencies.

Relying on the i-Pill as a regular form of birth control may result in unnecessary hormonal fluctuations, which can make your menstrual cycle unpredictable. However, these irregularities are reversible and do not pose any long-term risks to fertility.

When Should You Worry About Fertility?

If you are concerned about infertility, it is important to look at other potential causes, such as:

Age: Fertility naturally declines with age, especially after 35.

Medical conditions: Conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), endometriosis, or thyroid disorders can affect fertility.

Lifestyle factors: Smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, and being overweight or underweight can also impact fertility.

If you have been trying to conceive for over a year without success, it’s a good idea to consult a fertility specialist to rule out any underlying medical issues.

Conclusion

The i-Pill is a safe and effective method of emergency contraception that does not cause long-term infertility. While it may temporarily affect your menstrual cycle, it will not harm your future fertility. However, it is not intended for frequent use. For long-term contraception, it is best to consult with your healthcare provider to choose a method that works best for your lifestyle and reproductive goals.

Also read this >> The I-Pill and Its Side Effects on Future Pregnancies

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What are the side effects of emergency contraceptive pill

An emergency contraceptive pill, or the morning-after pill, is a method of contraception used during an emergency. It prevents unintended pregnancy, and the side effects of emergency contraceptive pills are not usually severe. Women who have had unprotected sex or whose birth control method has failed can use emergency contraception to avoid getting pregnant. The morning-after pill should be used as a backup method of birth control and not as the primary method. These pills work by delaying or stopping ovulation, which will prevent fertilisation and hence there will be no pregnancy.

Levonorgestrel is an ‘over-the-counter’ pill which means that it is available without a prescription in India. Further, it’s very important for everyone to know that the emergency contraceptive pill cannot stop a pregnancy that has already happened.

Remember that mifepristone (Mifeprex), generally known as RU-486 or the abortion pill, is not the same as the morning-after pill. The abortion pill terminates a confirmed pregnancy, where the fertilised egg has attached itself to the lining of the uterus and has begun to develop.1

When to take the emergency contraceptive pill?

Emergency contraceptive pills are not the same as regular birth control pills or other forms of routine birth control. You should take it only when all other forms of birth control have failed or were ineffective. Use of emergency contraceptive pills may be appropriate in the following circumstances:

If you had sex without using any form of birth control.

Failure of the birth control method (a broken condom, forgotten birth control pill or missed dose of birth control shot).

If you have experienced non-consensual sex.2

The emergency contraceptive pill can cause a one-week delay in your cycle. Take a pregnancy test if your period doesn’t arrive three to four weeks after taking the emergency contraceptive pill.

How does the emergency contraceptive pill work?

The emergency contraceptive pill primarily functions by delaying ovulation. Ovulation is a natural aspect of the reproductive cycle. The release of an egg from your ovaries during this stage allows sperm to fertilise it and start the process of embryonic development. If you do not ovulate, there will be no egg to be fertilised by the sperm. Hence, you will not get pregnant.3

What are the side effects of taking the emergency contraceptive pill?

If you are planning to take the emergency contraceptive pill, you may feel glad to know that most of the side effects of these pills are temporary and go away in a couple of days. The side effects of these pills are similar to those of oral contraceptive pills. Call your doctor if the side effects of emergency contraceptive pills last for a prolonged period.4

The following are common minor side effects of both types of emergency contraceptive pills:

Nausea

Diarrhea

Fatigue

Headache

Stomach cramps

Sore or tender breasts

Decreased sexual drive 5

Later, you may also have other symptoms like:

Spotting — You may have some spotting within the next week. Also, your next period can be lighter or heavier than usual. It’s common, and you don’t have to worry about it. Call your doctor if you’re concerned or if the bleeding seems very heavy.

Irregular menstrual cycle — Due to the emergency contraceptive pill, your period may arrive a little early or late, which is normal. However, you should take a pregnancy test if you do not get your period within 3–4 weeks of taking the pill.

How effective is the emergency contraceptive pill?

If taken within 72 hours of having unprotected sex, emergency contraceptive pills can reduce the risk of pregnancy by up to 87% when taken as directed.7 The emergency contraceptive pills work for up to 3 days or 72 hours after having unprotected sex. But, the sooner you take the emergency contraceptive pill, the more likely it is to prevent pregnancy. Despite the name “morning-after pill,” you don’t need to wait until the next day to take these pills.

Are they any risks associated with emergency contraceptive pills?

While the emergency contraceptive pill is a viable option for avoiding pregnancy during unprotected sex, it is not advised for regular use because it is not as effective as other forms of contraception. Also, the emergency contraceptive pill does not protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

Not everyone is advised to use emergency contraceptive pills. Avoid taking the emergency contraceptive pill if:

You have an allergy to one or more emergency contraceptive pill ingredients.

You’re taking a medicine that can make the emergency contraceptive pill less effective.

There are some indications that the emergency contraceptive pill won’t work as well to prevent pregnancy in obese or overweight people as it does for women who aren’t obese.

Additionally, before using ulipristal, make sure you are not pregnant. The effects of ulipristal on a developing baby are unknown. Ulipristal is not advisable if you are breastfeeding a baby.

What are the signs that the emergency contraceptive pill hasn’t worked?

If you take the emergency contraceptive pill right after having unprotected sex, it can be very effective. The longer you wait to use the emergency contraceptive pill, the less effective it is. A missed period is one of the primary indicators that an emergency contraceptive pill hasn’t worked. Take a pregnancy test if your period arrives more than three to four weeks later than expected.

The emergency contraceptive pill won’t interfere with your fertility or make it more difficult for you to conceive in the future.8

Consult a doctor:

In most cases, you don’t need to contact your doctor after taking the emergency contraceptive pill. However, get in contact if you experience significant lower abdomen pain three to five weeks after using the emergency contraceptive pill, bleeding, or spotting that lasts longer than a week. These could signify a miscarriage or the fertilised egg implanting outside of the uterus, typically in a fallopian tube (ectopic pregnancy).

It’s also crucial to keep in mind that taking the emergency contraceptive pill does not protect you from sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Contact your doctor if you have any doubts about the possibility of being exposed to an STI.

[mariacallous]

The popular emergency contraception drugs Postinor and Escapelle can now be sold over the counter in Russia after the Russian Health Ministry reclassified them as non-prescription drugs, reports Kommersant.

Postinor and Escapelle are medications containing the active ingredient levonorgestrel (a synthetic progestogen hormone). They differ in dosage but have the same effect.

At the end of 2023, Russia’s Health Ministry added misoprostol and mifepristone, which are used in medical abortion, to its list of drugs subject to specific quantity control. Mifepristone is also used in small doses as an emergency contraceptive. Drugs on the list are subject to strict record-keeping by hospitals and pharmacies, and doctors are only able to prescribe medications containing them using a special form that requires extensive information and multiple official stamps.

The fact that the Health Ministry restricted the distribution of drugs containing misoprostol and mifepristone while allowing non-prescription status for levonorgestrel has raised questions among those in the pharmaceutical market. Nikolay Bespalov, development director of the market research company RNC Pharma, said the decision amounted to “giving certain market players more favorable conditions.”

In response, the Russian Health Ministry told Kommersant that levonorgestrel and mifepristone belong to different pharmacotherapeutic groups and emphasized that control measures for drugs from different pharmacotherapeutic groups should not be compared.

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Image description: A table with the heading, "What's the best emergency contraception for you?" It tells about three different forms of emergency contraception. The table's footer has the Planned Parenthood logo, which says "Care. No matter what."

(A note added by the transcriber: I'm taking some liberties with how I write this image description. For one thing, instead of describing it in the original table layout, I'm reinterpreting it as a separate info sheet for each of the three forms of emergency contraception. For another thing, to make it inclusive of transgender and intersex people, I only needed to change the word "women." All forms of emergency contraception are for people who have a uterus or it's anatomically possible that they could get pregnant.)

Best effectiveness: Copper-T ParaGuard® Intra-Uterine Device (IUD). When to use: Up to five days after unprotected sex. Who can use: Everyone who has a uterus. How to get: Inserted by a doctor or nurse at a health center. Extra information: Provides very effective ongoing birth control for up to twelve years.

Very good effectiveness: ella® (transcriber's note: also sold under the brand names EllaOne and Esmya; generic name is ulipristal acetate). When to use: Up to five days after unprotected sex. Who can use: Everyone who has a uterus, unless if breastfeeding. Less effective for people who with a Body Mass Index (BMI) over 35. How to get: By prescription from a doctor or nurse. Extra information: After using, use back up birth control (like a condom) for fourteen days.

Good effectiveness: Plan B One-Step®, Next Choice One Dose™, and others (transcriber's note: generic name is Levonorgestrel Emergency Contraceptive) When to use: Up to three days after unprotected sex. Less effective on days four and five, but you can still use it. Who can use: Everyone who has a uterus. Less effective for people with a BMI over 25. May not work for people with a BMI over 30. How to get: For Plan B One-Step, anyone can get it over the counter (OTC) from a drugstore or health center. For all other brands: seventeen and older can get it over the counter, sixteen and younger need a prescription. Extra information: Do not use if you've already used ella since your last period.

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Additional notes: By the way, this post is not about the abortion pill, which is something else. Emergency contraception (EC) isn't an abortion, and can't end a pregnancy. Instead, EC prevents the egg from meeting the sperm in the first place. EC has time to do this because a sperm and egg first meet a few days after sex, not during sex. For context, the abortion pill is what can be taken to end a pregnancy soon after it has actually started, within a few weeks after sperm and egg have formed an embryo (Attia, 2023).

Updates: Planned Parenthood's blog post at the start of this thread expressed that at the time of writing in 2014, not much was known yet about how EC would work for transgender men and other trans masculine people who take testosterone (T). Ten years later, now we have the following answers about this.

Experts and organizations including the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists now recognize that T does not prevent pregnancy and is not a form of contraception, despite how many clinicians often incorrectly tell patients that it will suffice (Krempasky et al, pp. 1-3; ACOG 2021, pp. 1, 7). Fortunately, trans masc people on T can safely take all forms of contraceptives (Krempasky et al, p. 6), even those that contain estrogen, without increasing any health risks, as was formerly believed (Krempasky et al, p. 3). Trans masc people on T are free to choose from all options of contraceptives to find one or more that best suits their personal needs. The article by Krempasky et al has tables that can help match-make that (pp. 3-8). Furthermore, trans masc people on T can take any form of EC, because EC is never contraindicated by anything: "The United States Medical Eligibility Criteria includes no conditions in which the risks of EC use outweigh the benefits" (Krempasky et al, p. 7-8). Here are more notes in regard to the same three forms of EC as in the first post, focusing on the needs of trans masc people, so they can choose which one best suits them.

Copper-T (ParaGuard® IUD). Effect on hormones: This particular type of IUD uses copper instead of hormones, so it won't interfere with one's testosterone. Effect on menstrual cycle: It has a low risk of causing spotting or bleeding (Krempasky, p. 6). It causes heavier bleeding, increasing bleeding by about 50% for as long as one uses it (Krempasky, p. 7; Paradise, p. 5). Effects on chest: It doesn't cause chest/breast tenderness (Krempasky, p. 6). Other notes: One has to go to a clinic for a procedure to have it inserted into the uterus or removed. If one anticipates that this will be distressing and/or trigger dysphoria, then they can arrange with their clinicians many ways to make it more tolerable. For example, taking anti-anxiety medication first, using a smaller speculum, or doing it under sedation (Krempasky, p. 4, 6).

ella® (other brand names: EllaOne and Esmya; generic name ulipristal acetate). Effect on hormones: It doesn't contain estrogen or progesterone, so it won't interfere with one's testosterone. Effect on menstrual cycle: It causes spotting or bleeding. It doesn't reduce or stop one's regular bleeding cycle. Effects on chest: It may temporarily cause chest/breast tenderness (Krempasky, p. 6). Other notes: People who regularly use a progesterone-based birth control would do better with one of the other forms of EC instead of this one. If they do take this form of EC, then they should be aware that this EC will make their regular birth control less effective, and they should wait at least five days before starting their regular progesterone-based birth control again, so that it won't make their EC less effective (Paradise, p. 2).

Plan B One-Step®, Next Choice One Dose™, and others (generic name Levonorgestrel Emergency Contraceptive) Effect on hormones: It contains progesterone, which won't interfere with one's testosterone. Effect on menstrual cycle: It causes spotting or bleeding. It doesn't reduce or stop one's regular bleeding cycle. Effects on chest: It may temporarily cause chest/breast tenderness (Krempasky, p. 6).

What happens after trans masc people on T have used any sort of EC? If all goes well, then they don't need to see their clinician afterward. If they normally menstruate, then they should see their clinician only "if their menses is delayed by a week or more, if they have pelvic pain, or if irregular bleeding persists" (Krempasky, p. 8). Otherwise, for those who normally don't menstruate, take "a pregnancy test 4 weeks after taking EC as well as evaluation if they start to experience bleeding [...] or new-onset pelvic pain" (Krempasky, p. 8). This is to see if those changes were caused by pregnancy or sexually transmitted infections (Paradise, p. 8).

References

Health Care for Transgender and Gender Diverse Individuals: ACOG Committee Opinion, Number 823. (2021). Obstetrics and gynecology, 137(3), e75–e88. https://doi.org/10.1097/AOG.0000000000004294 Full text: https://journals.lww.com/greenjournal/fulltext/2021/03000/health_care_for_transgender_and_gender_diverse.31.aspx

Alex, D., Courtney, A.C., Lena, M., Melanie, M., & Peter, S. (2023). A review of contraception and gender-affirming care. International Journal of Nursing and Midwifery. DOI:10.5897/ijnm2023.0530 Full text: https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/A-review-of-contraception-and-gender-affirming-care-Alex-Courtney/4fed3d5f646cf04c902e7e114f498faced170d6d

Attia (2023). "Do I Need Emergency Contraception or the Abortion Pill?" Planned Parenthood. https://www.plannedparenthood.org/blog/do-i-need-emergency-contraception-or-the-abortion-pill

Krempasky, C., Harris, M., Abern, L., & Grimstad, F. (2019). Contraception across the transmasculine spectrum. American journal of obstetrics and gynecology, 222(2), 134–143. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajog.2019.07.043 Full text: https://sci-hub.se/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajog.2019.07.043

Paradise, S. L., Landis, C. A., & Klein, D. A. (2022). Evidence-Based Contraception: Common Questions and Answers. American family physician, 106(3), 251–259. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36126006/ Full text: https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/journals/afp/Paradise.pdf

Note: If you’re a trans guy who takes hormones, you should talk with your doctor and see what they recommend when it comes to taking emergency contraception. Unfortunately, right now there isn’t enough research that tells us how hormonal EC will affect you, so your best choice may be the non-hormonal ParaGard IUD.

[drshellyhealthblog]

I Pill- No Magic Pill – What Every Woman Should Know

Picture this — patient XYZ reports to the OPD with irregular spotting through out the month . On taking a detailed history ,you find out she’s taken an I pill three times in the course of 35 days ,every time she has unprotected sex . She’s also complaining of nausea and occasional vomiting . We do a urine pregnancy test and to her surprise and horror she tests positive for pregnancy . But how? That’s her constant refrain .

Let me tell you about the I pill or the emergency contraceptive pill .

What exactly is the Emergency contraceptive pill?

As the name suggests , the Emergency contraceptive pill is a hormone containing pill that contains a high dose of the hormone Levonorgestrel ( a progesterone ) . It is to be used only in an emergency , ( within 72 hours of sex) for instance when a condom has slipped , burst , leaked or if you’ve forgotten to take your regular oral contraceptive pill . It can be used if there has been an occasional unprotected , unplanned intercourse or if there’s forced sex . It is never to be used as a regular method of contraception . The success rates are about 90 % and failure rates around 10 % . Success rates are better if taken within 24 hours of intercourse . In comparison , the failure rates of regular low dose oral contraceptive pills are less than 1 % only .

IT IS THEREFORE A BACKUP METHOD OF CONTRACEPTION NOT A REGULAR PRIMARY ONE

Is there misuse of this contraceptive pill ? What are the problems that could arise due to indiscriminate use of this I pill?

The answer to the first part of the question sadly , is yes. This pill is available over the counter and with huge publicity around it , most women are using it without thinking twice . If this is popped so frequently there are chances that there will be irresponsible and unsafe sex leading to sexually transmitted diseases and unwanted pregnancies . This pill also comes with its side effects and is definitely no magic pill .

What are the side effects of the Emergency contraceptive pill ?

Hence please give up using this commercially easily available pill as the magic cure or prevention of an unwanted pregnancy ; switch to regular methods of contraception some of which even protect you against STDs like gonorrhoea , chlamydia, herpes , HIV , hepatitis B etc .

Take charge of your reproductive health today

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a bit of advice for people who need plan b:

this is the same active ingredient for about 45 dollars cheaper. same day delivery is available! you can take it within 3 days of unprotected sex and it's only 4.99 so if you want you can even just buy it to have it on hand. dont forget to make sure this amount of it will actually work for your body weight, as this does change the effectiveness of hormone-based birth control

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Rise of emergency contraception vending machines on college campuses

Women react to FDA approval of OpillFederal regulators on Thursday approved the nation's first over-the-counter birth control pill in a landmark decision that will soon allow American women and girls to obtain contraceptive medication as easily as they buy aspirin and eyedrops. (July 13)APAs student advocates across the country increasingly call for easily accessible morning-after pills on their campuses, some have turned to a new source: vending machines. At least 39 colleges and universities across 17 states have implemented emergency contraception vending machines on their campuses, including in some places that have largely banned or restricted abortion access. This move is gaining steam in schools located in or near contraceptive deserts – areas that lack reasonable access to health centers. The rise of vending machines - which often sell Plan B, condoms, and other health products like ibuprofen and pregnancy tests - comes as advocates and federal officials across the country push for broader access to contraception.The vending machines are effective because they allow 24/7 access to emergency contraception and let universities offset the cost, said Nicola Brogan, a nurse and project manager for Emergency Contraception 4 Every Campus. The nonprofit has worked with schools to implement the vending machines.For Meghan Eagen-Torkko, an associate professor and director of nursing at the University of Washington in Bothell, access is of paramount importance after the overturning of Roe v. Wade in June 2022 led to the ban or restriction of abortion access for more than 22 million women of reproductive age, according to the Guttmacher Institute. “When we deny people access to over-the-counter contraception, what we’re doing is we’re placing them in a position where they are being placed at higher risk because of our discomfort as a society with people having control over their fertility,” Eagen-Torkko said.  

Difficulties in access 

Emergency contraception pills can prevent pregnancy if taken shortly after sex. There are two types of morning-after pills: levonorgestrel pills and the ulipristal acetate-based Ella pill. Only levonorgestrel pills – including Plan B – are available over the counter and without a prescription. The pill typically has a time-limited use of less than 120 hours and the likelihood of efficacy drops the further out a person is from unprotected sex. Because of this, Eagen-Torkko stressed the importance of easy access to emergency contraception pills. Student advocates attributed the cost of the morning-after pill as a barrier to access. Mackenzie Pike, co-president of Students for Reproductive Freedom at Boston University – a Planned Parenthood-affiliated club — said access to low-cost morning-after pills on campus is vital.Over-the-counter emergency contraception typically costs around $40 to $50, Eagen-Torkko said. Boston University’s vending machine sells it for around $10. The University of Washington sells it for $12.70. “We’ve really made an effort to think about accessibility and affordability and equitable access to emergency contraception on campuses, and that it’s affordable,” Riley said. Although Eagen-Torkko applauded the rise in emergency contraception access on college campuses, she expressed concern this will disincentivize young people from meeting with health providers and having important conversations about their options. She worries marginalized people who don’t have access to quality care will rely on emergency contraception pills “because that’s what they can get” and be “essentially shunted into what is less effective and potentially not their method of choice.”“What I worry about is if this is offloading the obligations that we have as providers to, essentially, a vending machine,” Eagen-Torkko said.

What are contraceptive deserts? 

Experts noted emergency contraception vending machines are valuable in schools located in rural or more conservative-leaning areas, as well as other locations that don’t have easy access to health centers – often considered "contraceptive deserts." Roughly 19 million women live in contraceptive deserts and 1.2 million women live in counties with no health centers that offer the full range of contraceptive methods, according to Power to Decide, a nonprofit that aims to advance sexual and reproductive well-being.Those who live in contraceptive deserts “are more likely to be people of color and those living in rural communities, all of whom face systemic inequities in access to health care,” said JeNeen Anderson, senior director of health equity at Power to Decide. “They have to travel farther, arrange more childcare, and take more time off work to get the birth control they need.”“Reasonable access” is considered to be one health center for every 1,000 women in need of publicly funded contraception, based on the ratios developed for the Hospital-Specific Physician Requirements Model in 2012. To track contraceptive deserts, Power to Decide created an interactive map that depicts the availability of health centers in each county across the country. “There's a lot of overlap between abortion-banned states and states with high numbers of contraceptive deserts, so having access to emergency contraception in colleges is critical,” said Amy Moy, co-CEO of Essential Access Health, an California-based organization that works to advance sexual and reproductive health. In January, Power to Decide announced a student-led initiative that targets historically black colleges and universities, many of which are located in the South, according to Anderson.  The organization partnered with five HBCUs located in contraceptive deserts to address the sexual and reproductive health needs at each school.Cumberland County, for example, is home to Fayetteville State and has four health centers for the nearly 29,000 women aged 13 to 44 in need of publicly funded contraception services that reside in the area. 

Demand felt across the country

This need for contraception and abortion access increased immensely since June 2022, when the Supreme Court issued its decision on Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization and ended federally legalized abortion, according to Anderson.“Post Dobbs, especially in states with abortion bans, we have seen clinics close. Some hospital labor and delivery units have closed as well. These changes are contributing to increasing disparities in sexual and reproductive health care,” JeNeen wrote. “Chipping away at abortion care and birth control access makes all other forms of health care vulnerable.”Taylor Riley, a doctoral candidate in epidemiology at the University of Washington, was part of a broad student coalition that secured a $200,000 budget from the state beginning in 2024. This budget – the first of its kind in the country – will be available to community colleges, universities and technical schools across the state to implement their own emergency contraception vending machines. The University of Washington installed its vending machine in November 2022 following months of student-led efforts. It sold more than 600 emergency contraceptives in the first three months, Riley said. However, she noted that although the university’s Seattle campus has access to the machine, “this need is not being met for students across the state.” Eagen-Torkko expressed concern that emergency contraception vending machines “are not being deployed equitably.” UW's Bothell campus, for example, does not have a vending machine despite being the only University of Washington site without a health center on campus. Bothell is also located near Snohomish County, which has nine health centers for nearly 39,000 women who qualify for publicly funding contraception. “We are trying to organize with folks across the state because this is a big need across campuses across the state, particularly those campuses in more rural areas where access to health care of pharmacies is harder,” Riley said. Boston University unveiled its emergency contraception vending machine in March 2022. With over 1000 morning after pills sold since, the student response was widely positive and some have noted that access to the machine saved them in time of need, Pike said. “We have people messaging us, asking us where it is and then thanking us for having it there because it’s very helpful," Pike said. Source link Read the full article

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Does the emergency contraceptive pill delay your period?

The morning-after pill is a type of emergency birth control (contraception). Emergency contraception is used to prevent pregnancy for women who've had unprotected sex or whose birth control method has failed.

The morning-after pill is intended for backup contraception only, not as a primary method of birth control. Morning-after pills contain either levonorgestrel (Plan B One-Step) or ulipristal acetate (ella).

Levonorgestrel is available over-the-counter without a prescription; ulipristal acetate is available only with a prescription.

Using the morning-after pill may delay your period by up to one week. If you don't get your period within three to four weeks of taking the morning-after pill, take a pregnancy test.

Normally, you don't need to contact your health care provider after using the morning-after pill. However, if you have bleeding or spotting that lasts longer than a week or develop severe lower abdominal pain three to five weeks after taking the morning-after pill, contact him or her. These can indicate a miscarriage or that the fertilized egg has implanted outside the uterus, usually in a fallopian tube (ectopic pregnancy).

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Side Effects of Postinor 2 on Menstruation

Postinor 2 is a commonly used emergency contraceptive pill that is available over-the-counter. It contains levonorgestrel, a synthetic hormone that helps prevent pregnancy if taken within a specific timeframe after unprotected intercourse. While Postinor 2 is generally safe and effective, it is essential to understand its potential side effects, particularly those related to menstruation. In this…

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how emergency contraception works

Emergency contraception, commonly known as the morning-after pill, is a method used to prevent unintended pregnancies after unprotected sexual intercourse or contraceptive failure. It works by delaying or inhibiting ovulation, preventing fertilization of the egg, or interfering with implantation in the uterus. By providing a high dose of hormones, such as levonorgestrel or ulipristal acetate, within a specified timeframe, emergency contraception offers a short-term solution to prevent pregnancy. This method is not meant to be used as a regular form of contraception but rather as a backup option for emergencies. It is crucial to consult a healthcare professional to understand the appropriate usage and timing for emergency contraception.

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Emergency Contraception

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Plan C

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Plan C is abortion pills.

Abortion pills are a safe, effective and FDA-approved way to discreetly end a pregnancy through 10 weeks.

If 'Plan A' (some form of birth control) doesn't prevent pregnancy or isn't used.

'Plan B' is emergency contraception (eg. morning after pill).

'Plan C' could be a medication abortion.

Plan B contains levonorgestrel, a hormone used to block or delay ovulation; if no egg is available to be fertilized, pregnancy is prevented.

Plan B cannot cause an abortion, it's taken before pregnancy can even happen.

Two different medications that are taken during a medication abortion: Mifepristone and Misoprostol.

Mifepristone: stops the body from producing progesterone, which in turn ends a pregnancy.

Misoprostol: causes cramping and bleeding which helps pass the pregnancy.

Misoprostol can be taken on its own.

Both can be taken very safely and effectively terminate an early pregnancy.

The combo is FDA-approved for use up to 11 weeks of pregnancy is 98% effective.

Getting abortion pills via a virtual clinic like Hey Jane is just as safe and effective as getting them in person.

Unlike plan B there's no evidence that abortion pills are less effective as weight increases.

Works by ending the development of a pregnancy and emptying the uterus.

Common symptoms after taking abortion pills:

Heavy bleeding (6-24 hours).

Intense cramping.

Fever and chills.

Headache.

Nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.

Taking ibuprofen or extra strength tylenol as well as anti-nausea medication can help with symptoms.

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The FDA has changed the label associated with the Plan B pills that have been used for years as “emergency contraception” after sex. Otherwise known as a “morning after pill,” so-called emergency contraception pills (levonorgestrel, also known as “Plan B,” “Plan B One-Step,” “Next Choice” and the “morning-after pill”) are different from the mifepristone abortion […]