Emergency contraceptives are up to 95% effective when taken as prescribed within the first 24 hours. Side effects can include stomach aches, headaches, nausea and a general feeling of being unwell. Symptoms usually start 3-7 days after taking the medication and may or may not include bleeding or spotting.
Not all women get symptoms. Some get many or a few or none. If you don’t get your next period within a week of it’s expected date - a pregnancy test may be necessary although the risk is low.
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Dear Anon.
Thanks for your question.
Emergency contraceptives are up to 95% effective when taken as prescribed within the first 24 hours. Side effects can include stomach aches, headaches, nausea and a general feeling of being unwell. Symptoms usually start 3-7 days after taking the medication and may or may not include bleeding or spotting.
Not all women get symptoms. Some get many or a few or none. If you don’t get your next period within a week of it’s expected date - a pregnancy test may be necessary although the risk is low.
Helena
January 15, 2017 - 12:33pmThis Comment
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