Emergency Contraceptives

Emergency Contraceptives

          Emergency contraceptives are birth control measures that may be applicable after unprotected sexual intercourse to avoid pregnancy. Emergency contraceptives are of two types, emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs) and copper T intrauterine device (IUD). In this research am going to focus on the emergency contraceptives.

Emergency contraceptive pills are active within a  period of up to one hundred and twenty hours after unprotected sex. Apart from unprotected sex, they are also useful when there is a breakage of a condom. The emergency contraceptive pills are two tablets, and the first tablet should be taken after sex during the second one twelve hours after the first. The sooner you make it, the better because it will be more effective. On the other hand, the IUD is the inserting of a device in the uterus to avoid pregnancy. It is of two types, the copper-bearing such as the paragard and the hormonal IUDs such as the Mirena, Liletta, Kyleena and Skyla.

The emergency contraception can be found over the counter at pharmacies and drugstores for any individual of any age without a prescription. The emergency contraception that is effective up to one hundred and twenty hours is accessible by order a good example is the Ella pill.

The chances of getting pregnant reduce by the kind of emergency contraceptive and how quickly one consumes after unprotected sexual intercourse. Contraceptive pills that contain anti-progestin are more effective than progestin-only pills. An excellent example of the anti-progestin is Ella while that of progestin is plan B one step. The progestin-only contraceptive pills reduce the risk of getting pregnant up to 95% when taken within twenty-four hours after sexual intercourse. On the other hand, Ella minimises the chance of being pregnant by 50% when made within the required time.

In conclusion, IUD and emergency pills containing progestin only are the most effective methods for preventing pregnancy.