WHY did your emergency contraceptive pills fail?
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- Опубліковано 6 бер 2020
- WHY did your emergency contraceptive pills fail? What went wrong?
You timed the emergency contraceptive pill just right - as soon as possible after sex.
It wasn't expired and you are pretty sure they were not fake.
So how have you got a missed period and a positive PT now?
Learn two reasons why the common EC pills, Levonorgestrel (Levonelle, Postinor, Post Pill, Postinor 2), or Ullipristal (EllaOne) may NOT work.
First some contraception facts:
FCT #1 - 02.10 -What is Ovulation
FCT #2 - 02.34 - Egg Survival
FCT #3 - 02.43-Sperm Survival
FCT #4 - 03.04 - Timing of Ovulation related to Sexual intercourse
Reason 1 - 04.17 - EC Pills don't work after ovulation
Reason 2 - Further unprotected sex in the same cycle can lead to pregnancy after the 1st pills have been taken.
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Thanks for watching! Did this help or clarify? What did you feel? Would this make you think of regular contraception or do anything else different?
Great suggestion!
@@alexaruffin9611 Hello, it's likely you ovulated after taking the pill and since you did not use protection after Dec 24, fell pregnant. That's the problem when not on a regular method - the pill works to delay ovulation but if you have sex again without protection or using another pill later in the cycle you could fall pregnant because that ovulation that was delayed the first time will happen at a later date.
@@AskAwayHealth I know on my period tracker it shows ovulation as Dec 20th whereas some trackers say December 24th but I was always irregular and I don’t think the miscarriage helped. I took the pill same day and then on the 24th had another slip up in which I did not take a pill at all… found out I was pregnant on January 3rd. I’ve always wondered was it due to the pill not working or the slip up afterwards when I took nothing at all.
Last sept.18 i had sexual intercourse with my partner 5 days before my expected period same day i took postinor 2 as ecp and night i take diane 35 now Oct 10 .i dont have my period im normal cycle of 25 could be pregnant?
@MerlynAbendano If its 3 weeks since you took the pill, a pregnancy test should indicate, or if you have early pregnancy symptoms like breast fullness/soreness, nausea and so on.
Is is fantastic that you are covering so many of these difficult topics. Thank you!
I’m glad you found it helpful - thanks for watching 😊
You hit the nail on the head. You have explained what almost what no body explained. Thanks. Now I know why am pregnant
Glad you found this useful.
Say you find out the day of unprotected sex that She is on ovulating and she took plan b is there any other thing one can do to prevent pregnancy
Thank you for such a well explained presentation about this method. I appreciate your sharing this knowledge!
This is a well needed and educational video. Thanks for creating!
You’re welcome - thanks for watching 😊
Thanks for sharing! SUPER important to know exactly how this pill works so it can be used effectively
You’re welcome - very true! thanks for watching.
REALLY important information to know! You are so knowledgeable and explain this very clearly. I have no idea how often it's possible to use an emergency pill - my philosophy has always been to protect yourself in advance....but certainly there are times that doesn't work 100%, right?!
Hi Jessie, thanks for watching and your kind comments. Ideally, the best thing is to use a regular contraceptive so the use of the EC method is only on a rare occasion. Using the EC pills too often can disrupt a woman’s menstrual period. So the EC pill shouldn’t be used on a regular basis at all😊
Thanks as always for sharing such important info for women in your videos, such a great topic that needed to be explained, and it is explained so well!
Hi Dr Shelley, glad to hear and appreciate the support 😊
Great video and explanation!
Thank you!
Very informative
I have learnt a whole lot
Thank you
Thanks, glad you found it useful.
This what I was looking for, thanks
You’re welcome! Glad you found it useful! Please subscribe 🔴 and click the 🔔to get more videos like this and other topics! 😀
thank you! I was looking for this info
Great! I’m pleased it helps.
Very helpful ,thanks
You’re welcome and so glad you found it so!
Wow. Thanks for breaking this down to me. I thought the pill killed the sperm🤦🏽♀️. I’m grateful for your education.
Hi! Thanks for watching and you are welcome😊. Some other forms of contraception could impair the way sperm move like the Copper coil so they prevent the sperm from meeting the eggs. But ovulation delay is the principal method the EC pills work.
Hey doc. Really informative video, thanks. My question is, if this pill is taken right after protected intercourse, while ovulating, does it fail or work? Can these be taken while ovulating or will it not work? Please answer
Hi, the best thing is that you used protection - I presume that means a condom?
That helps reduce pregnancy risk. Taking the pill on ovulation day is a bit tricky as you don’t know *when* a woman ovulates - and these are estimates for ovulation day anyway.
So they might work if taken before ovulation happens but there’s no way to tell.
Taking the pill on ovulation day carries that risk.
That’s why I think using protection as an extra cover should help in your case.
Best wishes and thanks for watching.
Hi what's your result?
Did you get pregnant? Please tell🙏
Thank you soooo much 🥰🥰🥰
You’re welcome 😊
Great video and very informative ❣️
Happy to hear - thanks for watching
Is the chances of it working very low at the 20-28 day range?
Hello, I think you are referring to the cycle length, with a regular 28 day cycle, we may be able to estimate ovulation, which helps. The chances of the pill working are less if its taken after ovulation. Thanks
After taking this pill do you suppose to have brown discharge with your spotting for 3 days ?
Hi - yes it is possible to get a small amount of brown discharge as the effect from taking the pill hormone.
Common side effect is menstrual cycle irregularity which should not last for a long period. If it’s a heavy discharge or bleeding, pain or other severe symptom, a pregnancy test should be done, too.
Is it possible for one to use Lydia 72 three times a month
Can one take contraceptive pills on the day of ovulation and will it work?
Hi Henrietta, sorry for the delay in response. It's still better to take the pill than not to to do so on the day of ovulation. It still has a chance to work because you don't really know when on the day ovulation will happen. If your pill gets absorbed into your blood in enough time to act before the egg is released, there is a good chance it will delay the process and work. If it doesn't, there are other ways the pill might still work - 1, it could prevent the sperm meeting with the egg or 2, it could change the womb tissue and prevent the egg from implanting. But these two methods are not as effective as delaying ovulation. So I can't tell you IF it will work, because we don't know the exact time period when the egg release will happen on the day of ovulation. These are some of the issues that could make the pill fail. Your better option is to use a regular pill or the emergency coil which can be used 5 days after sex for protection.
What if your menstral cycle has Been regular but due to change of environment you skip a month and have a new date,could I still use the emergency pill the day after my period is done because am unsure?
I took plan b on day 9 of my cycle but I started to bleed a week after taking plan b, it lasted for 4 days and it was quite heavy but I wasn’t supposed to start my period 3 weeks later . What could this mean ? And my cycle usually last 30-34 days
Hi Judy,
Thanks for writing in.
Given that your ovulation is roughly about day 15-18, you took the pill in good enough time to work.
The bleeding you have is likely a side effect from the pill - it can bring your period forward, delay it or cause a short period of bleeding that is not pregnancy related.
You may have a bleed around your next period, a bit early or later.
Please do a Pregnancy test if it’s delayed longer than 1 week.
Cheers
I have a question. Why does Plan B not thin the uterine lining? Doesn’t regular levonorgestrel birth control (the pill) keep the uterine lining thin as well as preventing ovulation?
Hi - according to studies, the effect of Plan B in thinning the womb lining as a synthetic progesterone is not significant; pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22018122/ is one example. In this small study, some women taking the ec pill after ovulation or on the day of ovulation fell pregnant. In the group who used it before ovulation, none fell pregnant. Any effect on the womb lining it may have, is therefore not considered significant/ reliable. Thanks
If one is currently ovulating and you take the plan b pill will if help at to prevent pregnancy at all or will it have no effect?
Hi Cel, thanks for asking.
From BEST to WORST, these are the options I will recommend for emergency contraception if you are currently ovulating:
1. Copper Coil (Copper IUD)
2. Ulipristal acetate or Ella One (watch my video here - ua-cam.com/video/fB6g98_TCjE/v-deo.html)
3. Plan B (or Postinor or Post Pill or Take Action)
4. DOING NOTHING (though should never be an option if you want to prevent pregnancy)
To answer your question, taking plan B may help *a little* but it's less reliable while you are ovulating or after ovulation. It may have a small effect by making the discharge in the vagina thicker so the sperm cannot meet the egg - but this is not thought to be super effective compared to delaying ovulation. Hope this helps.
Girlfriend took plan b less than an hour after we had unprotected sex and her ovulation day is 4 days away how well will it work
Hi how are you I have a question on postinor2 if taken immediately after sex can it work effectively?
Wow.i got exactly what I wanted.i now know why I got pregnant.i took the pill when I was already ovulating
Great, really glad it's helped! 😊
Sigh same thing happened to me now I know why I am too
I used one of these some times Back and didn’t get my period for about a month and half ... that was about six month ago ... but I wasn’t pregnant ... please can you explain why ? 🙏🏾
Hi Pamela,
Thanks for watching!
Yes I’m working on a video for just this subject as I do get a few questions and comments about it.
It should be available soon - please subscribe and click the bell so you see when I release it.
Thanks!
Okay 🙏🏾
So I have been researching a lot, why do some say that the emergency contraceptive pill also stops implantation? So even if there has been fertilisation, it won't take because ot can't implant.
Hi Michelle, the EC pills work in different ways - mainly delaying ovulation.
But they can also affect sperm travel (preventing fertilisation); and act on the womb lining (affecting implantation). Some experts feel these last two actions of the pill are to a lesser degree than the first.
Help ful
Thank you
No problem! Thanks for watching 😊
Please I took mine the day I finished my period
After using it
I started bleeding the next day
Please what’s wrong
I took it and spotting for 2 days with light bleed a week before my period but it wasn’t a normal bleed . Normal Period was supposed to come 5 days ago . Test ?
Hello Nani,
It's quite reasonable to start to think of doing a PT - usually we recommend you do one after taking the emergency pill if the period is delayed by 7 days. Go ahead and take one if its 3 weeks since unprotected sex, but even if it's negative you may have to repeat it in another 5-7 days. Regards.
What if the pill is taken a day or two before ovulation starts?
Yes, this is when the pill (containing Levonorgestrel) is most likely to work best - taken after unprotected sex in the time Before you ovulate.
@@nancyogatis1268 any update on your status ?
Update?
Update?
@@AskAwayHealth taken a day before but at 12 midnight would it still work ?
If a female had her period after unprotected sex and she took the pill right after is there any chance she can be pregnant?
Is now. 9 weeks since my wife took the morning after pill with Sprite drink....since then she hasn't had periods, what could be the issue
Hi Churchill
The first thing I’ll do is confirm she is not pregnant with a reliable pregnancy test.
It is not common for the pill to delay the period for this length of time.
And if she’s definitely not pregnant then to speak further with her doctor or contact us on info@askawayhealth.org to explore other issues in her medical background that may explain the reason.
Thanks.
Hello doctor, I took the plan b an hour after the incident and while my period was late for 2 days( I have irregular period so it was fine) and I was on low chance of getting pregnant days. I started bleeding an hour later after the pill and the next day I got my late period, fast forward it’s been one month and I should have period tomorrow but I’m experiencing for 3days already small small cramping and tender boobs, does that mean that pill worked,I’m not pregnant and just having PMS symptoms,pls help :(
Hi, the best way to tell if it’s worked is with a pregnancy test; you can’t really tell using the presence or absence of symptoms like bleeding or cramps. Thanks
Can you still get pregnant if u ovulated 3 days before unprotected sex and taking the plan B right away
Hi, yes you can.
Taking Plan B AFTER ovulation makes it less likely to work.
So the pill is unlikely to help.
However, if you’ve already ovulated 3 days before sex; the egg may have died already by the time your partner’s sperm arrive in the womb.
Our eggs survive 24-48 hrs after ovulation.
If that’s the case you won’t get pregnant but it’s not because of the pill.
Hope this helps.
I took plan b the day of ovulation. Is it effective?
Thank you so much for the information! I am really worried right now because I had protected sex but the condom broke, two hours later we went to the drug store and got the after day pill so I took it. The problem is that the app that I use to track my period said that I was on my fertile window so i don’t know if the pill worked, i don’t have any symptoms.
Three days after the incident I started birth control pills and now my period is not here because it is supposed to come when I finish the full package of pills, so i trully don’t know if I don’t have my menstruation because i am pregnant or because i have to wait till i finish the pill’s package.
What happened
What happend please tell🙏🙏
Hi I'm not very clear what hapends with the egg that should get on the fallopian tubes, it will be released few days later or just dasnt get released fir that month at all,
Hello, If a woman is ovulating normally; each month she releases an egg from one ovary. The egg enters the fallopian tube and then is guided into the main body of the womb. The egg generally survives for 24 , sometimes 48 hours at most after release. If there is no sex, then the egg dies and with the rest of the nner womb lining is shed as menstrual blood in the period. Thnanks
Hello 👋🏽 question: Is is necessary to take the morning after pill on my first fertile day? I don’t ovulate until 5 more days. But when I checked my calendar it says today is fertile day 1...
Hey Whitney, great question. Yes, you should take the pill - theoretically you can get pregnant ANY time during your cycle but it’s more likely during the fertile days. It’s not just enough to cover the day(s) of ovulation. You need to consider that after sex, sperm are alive in the womb from 5-7 days which ‘could’ mean there are healthy sperm waiting to meet the egg when you do ovulate. Hope this helps and thanks for watching 😊
@@AskAwayHealth Yes .... wow... you answered my question and you explained it so well. Thank you soooo much 🥰🥰
You’re welcome 😊
@@AskAwayHealth hello ok so I have another question... I took Plan B after having sexual intercourse on my first fertile day of my cycle, then 5 days later I had unprotected sex on my actually ovulation day (twice in a row) and I took another plan B the day after. It is one week after ovulation and for two days I had spotting, brown blood lasting only 2 days and it’s the third day and the spotting stopped. My period wasn’t due for another week. Should I count these two days as a period that is altered by the pill or should I be worried about pregnancy, could this had been implantation bleeding ?🤭
@@mia.primavera hi it was a period although it looked irregular and I believe the reason for that was because of the morning after pill. But I was not pregnant and after about 2 days of dark spotting my flow became regular. ☺️
Question Ok so if im ovulating on the 20th and i took a plan b pill on the 16th do u know if it would work our not
Hello Ricky, taking the emergency pill before ovulation is recommended as that's when it's most likely to work. The other consideration is - did you take it as soon as possible after sex? For plan B, the sooner you take it after sex, the more likely it will work - and it's least effective by the third day after sex. Best Wishes.
I think she took it the second day
Looks like I have to wait a full month to see if it worked. I took it I took it for days after my last period. So now I’m over here stressing for the next month.
Hi there! I totally understand. To be honest, there's no way of telling but to wait. But if you took the pill as directed and at the right time, then it's more likely to work!
Another thought is - are you considering regular birth control? That takes away the worry each time you use the emergency pill.
All the best👍
@@AskAwayHealth I’m already on regular birth control I took it as an extra precaution 14 hours after it happened and it should be before I ovulated considering I just got off my period. Hopefully all of that is working in my favor!
I think it will! Exactly as you said - taken within 72 hours and before ovulation gives great chances its worked. 👍
@@kaylinschrantz207 did it work?
@@judygonzalez2447 yes no baby for me!
Does that mean if someone has taken a morning after pill before having the period will eventually delay the period completely?
The MAP only delays ovulation for a short time. Its most effective before you ovulate.
You will ovulate when its effects wear off.
So I do not know if this has happened to anyone before but I took the pills days leading to my periods and they were three days late but I eventually got them..what changed is that I felt ovulation pain and my leg started to tingle is that normal?
Hi KM, can't say if its normal or not without getting more details about your medical background - you can schedule a one to one chat here to check it out - bit.ly/AskawayhealthAppointments
I have a question.
My last period was on September 9th.
Sexual activity happened on 25th of September, and I took the Morning After Pill on 26th.
Next sexual activity happened on the 30th. And everyday after that without protection.
I took a PT on 8th October, and it was positive.
I went to the doctor on 13th October, and they could see that I was 2 weeks pregnant on scan.
The question is: When did I get pregnant, and who is the father. The first one or the last?
Hi,
Thanks for reaching out.
Please use this link to send your question to our email information service. This allows us to obtain more information to help answer the question.
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@@AskAwayHealth hey I have a question I had unprotected sex 12th feb which was my ovulation day and I took the pill on the 14th February..
Did you ever find out?
I am really confuse I started menstruating November 5 & have sex on Nov-12 in the morning By 3:30PM I took lydia post pill by Dec 19 I noticed that I was pregnant. How that is possible I am confused.
is plan be still as effective if i take it a few days before my period? or since ovulation already happened it’s still not as effective?
Hi Isabella,
A few days before your period, ovulation has already happened, yes.
The best chance of the pill working is in the the days before ovulation.
However, if you have unprotected sex a few days before your period, do still use the plan B.
Sometimes our estimation of ovulation day may be off by one or two days, or your cycle may be shorter/longer meaning that your egg may still be around when you have sex.
To a much lesser extent, the pill may work by preventing fertilisation/implantation - so this is another reason to still take it if that is what you have available.
In that sense, I would recommend that you still take it even if you believe ovulation has already happened unless you have access to a more effective method like the Copper coil. The coil will work within 5 days of having sex and after ovulation.
Thanks, please watch these and let me know if they also answer your questions
ua-cam.com/video/ReB9U4k3Wyk/v-deo.html
ua-cam.com/video/_ETMM18KTj8/v-deo.html
Hi doctor! If I took the plan b pill 4 days before my expected period is it still as affective?
Hi Guadalupe, yes if you take it as soon as possible after sex then you should be protected. You are unlikely to have ovulated about then. The less safe days are from after your period and up towards ovulation for most women, but better to keep safe at any time. Cheers
what will happen if i took the second postinor 2 pill before 12 hours will it work
Hello, the most important thing is having the pill as soon as possible after Sex AND before you ovulated. Taking the 2nd pill earlier is better than taking it more than 12 hours if you are unable to stick to the recommended routine.
Cheers
This year in 2020 (it's October 2020 now), I used it only twice... I just don't want any synthetic hormone to mess with my natural cycle..
It's not for everyone - check out Fertility awareness, condoms and have you watched my videos on Pull Out Method? ua-cam.com/video/S2W2TAp0S8c/v-deo.html
Hi, I’m 19 years old. I suspected unprotected intercourse on 21st June and took the i-pill within 24 hours of it. On 23rd June the condom split on us and I immediately took the another pill again. I last had my last period from 25 May to 29 May, with the fertile window being June6-June11 i guess. Please guide me as how am I to proceed with the current situation. I am scared and do not want to get pregnant. It would be a great help. Thank you.
After taking the pill I have been having more than usual white discharge and stomach cramps and fever. Mild diarrhoea has also occurred.
Hi, having intercourse outside the FW, pregnancy risk is lower. Taking the pill correctly helps too. I'd suggest you wait to see what happens and do a test if the period is delayed over 7 days. Cheers
Were you pregnant?
Thank you for this! 🤍
Question: Sexual activity happened during the 5th day of her period (March 14 3pm, last day, drops of bleeding), She took Plan B after 35 hrs (March 15 11pm) since intercourse. Is there a chance that she ovulated right after her period? When is it valid to check for pregnancy test?
Hi, thanks for watching.
Usually, ovulation doesn’t happen just after a period - there are a few days of hormone action till another egg is released.
Generally if she has a regular period, the first day of the period is day 1; while ovulation *could* happen day 14. All approximation.
Your lady took Plan B in good time and before ovulation so I think it’s most likely worked.
Best time to do the PT is about 3 weeks after Sex - some very sensitive tests could be positive from 2 weeks but by week 3 all should give you an indication.
Hope that clarifies - and thanks for watching.
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Kindly assist I took postinor twice in one cycle ..7 days apart...what are the long term/short term effects
Hey will the pill work 1-2 days before ovulation? Kind of scared
Hi, yes the pill is most effective if you take it before ovulation AND, as soon as possible after unprotected sex.
Cheers
Update?
Hey, thank you for this video.
So me and my girlfriend's condom failed and it was one day after her period finished which means 9 days before ovulation, I was very worried and I gave her the pill just an hour or two after the accident, do you think I need to worry much?
Hi Thank you for watching😊.
It was the right way to take the pill (soon after unprotected sex); and the pill’s best method is most likely to work as well: to delay ovulation.
I think the chances are good that it’s worked, so I hope you both can worry less.
Cheers!
Has she gotten her period ?
@@judygonzalez2447 Yes
If sexual intercoarse happens twice within 24hrs. is 1 i-pill enough to avoid pregnancy?
Hello Sounak, the instructions for the Ipill are that's it's taken after every time you have sex. We don't advise using this more than once per cycle as it is ’emergency’ pill. You should get a regular form of birth control so you don't have to use it all the time. Thanks for your interest.
What happens when you take postinor 2 on ovulation day
If you’ve ovulated already, it won’t work. Since we can’t tell, it’s best to do a pregnancy test at least 2-3 wks later - especially if your period is late. Cheers
What happens if you take it when your Cycles" Ending?
Hi Tia, at the time your cycle is ending the chance of pregnancy is lower than during your fertile window. Ovulation has already happened and your egg most likely will be shed as menstruation in the new cycle.
Taking the pill may delay the next period, but it’s effect will wear off before you ovulate in the new cycle. Thanks
Hello I have a question I had unprotected sex on 8 day of my cycle just one day after my period finished I took plan b after 10 hours ( my cycle is 28 to 29 ) if the pill will work? I spot after 5 days taking the pills less long time 3 to 4 days was not little brown discharge with a little blood after 4 days I had for 2 more days a little brown spot if this is normal if the pill works?
I’m extremely scared . My bf and I had unprotected sex the first day of my fertile window . He did not ejaculate at all. I took a plan b about 8 hours later . My tracker says I don’t ovulate until the 16th . We had sex on the 12th. I’m really concerned and scared . I didn’t know I was fertile . The same day I took the plan b I have cramps and a headache. I really hope it worked . I’m freaking out 😞
Hi there - I'm sorry you feel scared. Keeping track of your ovulation is good. If you took plan B after sex as on the pill instructions - and - before ovulation, then it's a good chance that it's worked. Keep an eye on on the next period; and do a pregnancy test if it's light or later. Have you thought of which regular method of contraception you wish to use going forward?
We’re you pregnant?
Will plan b work 1 day before ovulation I didn’t have sex the day before ovulation but I’m taking the pill 1 day before ovulation …will it work ?
May I know does this pill help if intercourse happen during ovulation, even if taking the ESCAPELLE pills 40 hours after sex? What are the chances, thank you
Hello,
The pills best chance to work is when taken as soon as possible after Sex - and before ovulation has happened.
After ovulation, there are other less effective ways it may work so the risk of pregnancy is higher but much better than doing nothing.
Thanks
My girlfriend and I had unprotected sex 3 days to her period and I got her the postpil and it's been 3 days since her period was to be due is this normal?
Hi Cal, yes the pill can delay the period so this may be the pill effect. She needs to watch her cycle for the next few days/weeks - it may also cause unexpected bleeding. Cheers
What happens if you take it a few days before your next period? In the non fertile window
Hello Shadow Bear, thanks for watching.
A few days before your period is around the time most women have the lowest risk of falling pregnancy but you are still advised to take the pill after unprotected sex so that even if you have a short period and ovulate early, the risk of pregnancy is still reduced. So taking the pill can still help even if you are in the non fertile window. Please consider watching this video next - ua-cam.com/video/3CvBdgzX_KE/v-deo.html
Best Wishes
Did you get your periods?
@@khanyi_mbongo7576 yes it came a few days later
@@shadowbear6271 cool mine also came i just I'm just stressing over nothing 🙆🏾♀️
@@khanyi_mbongo7576 don’t mess up again I know I won’t, good day
My ovulation day was approximately on December 14, and my boyfriend and I had sex on December 21 and I took Plan B about 45 minutes after. My period is supposed to start on December 28. Can the pill still be taking effect with this information?
Hey, how did it turn out? I’m in a similar situation.
I am bleeding feels like my period after taking the plan b last week… so I don’t know if I should worry or not I took the pregnancy test this morning but it came back negative today it makes 12 days since that happened … I supposed to have my period this week but I think is too early to have my period right now .
Hi, you can watch my video here about the effects of the pill - ua-cam.com/video/UurBf7X5CEk/v-deo.html
If you still have Qs then you’re welcome to arrange a chat with me here - askawayhealth.org/askawayhealth-appointments-virtual-online-medical-consultation/
Thank you!
Question shes getting cramps after she has taken the pill is this signs that its working
No we can’t tell from that. If she’s getting severe cramps she should go see a doctor. This video explains more about signs to know if the pill worked
ua-cam.com/video/3CvBdgzX_KE/v-deo.html
I had unprotected sex March 7th 2022 around 10pm-11pm woke up from a nap around 4:30pm to go to the restroom and I see bleeding its light pink this is on March 8th, 2022 I took the pill around 5:20pm could it be to late ? And I’m not sure if it’s my period or not
I took a contraceptive pill on the 14th day after my menstrual flow, does it mean its the wrong time?
If you’ve definitely ovulated by that time, the chance of the pill working is a bit lower. Other mechanisms may work but it’s always more effective taken before you ovulate.
I took the pill 4 days of ovulation. Does the mean that the pill won’t work?
First of all thanks for the video so my question is ,,is there any problem To take twice pills in one months explain plz!!?
Thanks - you can take the pill twice in a month if you cannot help it; so far as we know it causes no serious harm.
We don’t recommend it though as it can make the periods irregular for the following months.
Wat abt if the she doesn’t 28 days period
I took mine and threw up within 80 minutes. Do I need to retake it.?
Yes, vomiting 1-2 hours after taking it means you should repeat the dose. Cheers
Please how would I know that am ovulating cause I took contraceptive pills two days ago
Hi there Chinaza! Great question and thanks for watching. There are some signs that a woman is ovulating but many women do not actually feel them and so cannot tell when they are ovulating. Some women use an app to monitor these signs and that gives only a guide, while others use ovulation kits or ovulation tests to predict. Most of these kits use urine to check the hormone level, while others use saliva. In any case, These are the signs some women may get: higher body temperature, tender breasts, or pain in the abdomen/tummy. Some notice that their vaginal discharge around ovulation is different too and they may feel more like having sex. But are these reliable if you are trying to prevent pregnancy ? If you are trying to get pregnant it could help to know when you are fertile, but relying on this to avoid pregnancy is NOT recommended. Please let me know if you need advise on regular contraception here or mail info@askawayhealth.org
After the egg dissolves and our period ends is it safe to take it the plan b then without any risk of getting pregnant since the egg already left the body?
Hey Maddy
Thanks for asking.
The risk of getting pregnant is a lot lower after the egg dies away, yes.
BUT.
The reason it’s important to always take the Plan B after unprotected sex is because you don’t know EXACTLY when ovulation might happen in any cycle.
You can only estimate - but it could come earlier or later for any woman in a given month.
And the egg usually dies after 12-24 hours and your period comes about 14 days later.
It’s highly unlikely but there’s a small possibility of getting pregnant during the period - watch this video to learn more - ua-cam.com/video/beJ9WBs345U/v-deo.html
Hope this explanation helps.
@@AskAwayHealth Thank you so much!
@@Maddy-ko1zg did you get your periods?
@@khanyi_mbongo7576 i haven’t tried it yet sorry:/
@@Maddy-ko1zg i had mine three days late but now im feeling mild like cramps like im about to start another cycle
Please can l ask that if the pill is taking after 12 hours time within that 72 hours is it good
Thats the recommendation 👌🏾
Hi! Thanks for the video. What if she takes it right at day one of ovulation?
Hello, thanks for watching the video.
The tricky thing about ovulation (as far as we understand it to date) is that it is a momentary event that could happen anytime along the so-called ovulation day. I say so-called because dating it is an estimate - whether by the apps, or body temperature or the appearance of the cervical mucus (discharge), we are simply estimating the day ovulation happens.
And even on that day, we do not know the precise moment it happens.
Now the LNG (levonorgestrel) pill works mainly by delaying ovulation.
So as long as that egg has not yet been released, as long as the hormone that drives ovulation (LH) has not peaked, some of the pills can put a temporary halt to the process for 5 days.
After ovulation, the pill can't do that anymore. But it may be able to slow down the sperm movement or even make the womb lining difficult for any fertilised egg to implant so it could still prevent pregnancy that way.
So to your question, she may take it on ovulation day BEFORE the egg is released, which means ovulation could still be delayed. Or she may take it after. In this second case, the pill could still work using the other methods. So there's a fairly good chance it will work.
My choice, being so close to ovulation would be the Ulipristal pill (ua-cam.com/video/fB6g98_TCjE/v-deo.html) or the Copper Coil.
Hope this helps - Cheers.
Your video has helped me and my girl just not to worry.We had sexual intercourse and we were guessing whether we had sexual intercourse on that very day during her ovulation day.I was worried thinking that the pill won't work in that case but I found in some of the comments replied by you that the pills will still make the sperm difficult to reach the egg and not fertilize.It was informative and much more helpful.Lots of love for the information from Nepal.
May i know your result?
@@abbeydawn7136 I’m good no kids lol
@@majickmeg omg thanks, i just drink mine the day after my ovulation so im kinda scared
Hi, may I know the name of the emergency pills?
Hello, there are 2 main categories: 1. Ulipristal, and 2. the Progesterone (Levonorgestrel) containing pills.
1. Ulipristal is also marketed as Ella.
2. The progesterone pills' brand names differ according to geographic location.
For example Levonelle is popular in UK,
Take Action, Plan B, I pill are popular in the US, India
Postinor and Postinor 2 in West African countries like Nigeria.
There are several other brand names, but to guide, check the information leaflet, speak to a pharmacist, or use our email information service for more guidance (link - askawayhealth.org/askawayhealth-email-service-2/)
What if you had unprotected sex in ur 4th day of ur ovulation and u take pills at the same day........ will you get pregnant
Hi, by taking emergency pills can it lead to blockage fallopian tubes?
Hi Gehan, there’s no evidence that using EC pills could block the Fallopian tubes.
@@AskAwayHealth Thank you so much for the reply.
You’re welcome, happy to help.
Hello! I took a plan b pill the following day after unprotected sex (during my fertile window) and have been experiencing cramps. It been 4 days since I took the pill. Does it mean the pill is working?
Hi Iris, thanks for your question.
If you took the pill before ovulation, then it’s most likely working whether or not you were getting any cramps. Some women do have cramps after the pill while others don’t. If you do have any concerns, please do a pregnancy test about 2-3 weeks after unprotected sex.
Best wishes.
hey girl! did it work?
Hey , Iris did it work?
Mom please I took the contraceptive pill in the evening and had sex the next morning but my partner didn’t release in me.Can I by anyway get pregnant?
Hi Dr
Thanks for this insightful message. I had unprotected sex a day or two after ovulation date, will the pill work? I’ve taken it and I’m feeling cramps.
Hello, thanks for asking - I’ve got info on how to know if the pill works here - ua-cam.com/video/3CvBdgzX_KE/v-deo.html - I think it will help.
Best wishes
Hi I took a plan b the one pill levonorgestrel tablets BP 1.5 mg 13 hours after ovulation would I still get pregnant?
Hi, the risk of pregnancy is higher when you take the pill after ovulation because the main way it works is to delay ovulation.
To a little extent it might work by making it hard for the sperm to travel in your body to the egg.
It might even make it hard for the fertilised egg to plant in your womb. But these two methods which do not rely on ovulation are thought to be less effective.
Please do a PT if your next period is more than 7 days late
Thanks for watching.
@@AskAwayHealth okay thank you another question should I say away from alcohol until I get my results? And what is the percentage of me being pregnant?
@@niaknights5398 That makes absolute sense to stay away from alcohol till you're sure. All the best!
@@AskAwayHealth Hi soo 8 days Before my period I experienced mild cramping n I started bleeding light then it got heavy for 5 days and soon after I experienced itching n sore nipple on the right breast... was it my period or something else??
So me and my gf had sex 5 days before she ovulated. She took the plan b pill about 16 hours later. Is the pill going to work or am I screwed??
I took my lydia 5 days before evolution and I had some sport bleeding ....1 week now no period....any help
You should take the pregnancy test, and repeat it after 1 week.
Pls try not to worry so much.
if she took the pill 3-4 days before ovulation will she be fine
As long as she wasn't already pregnant and took the pill as soon as possible after sex - other key measures as shared in the video. Thanks!
Hey.. I was ovulate Thursday and the condom broke that Saturday early 6am that morning and I took a plan B the next day around 3pm my period came on the same time it was supposed to come on last Thursday and it still on should I be worried that i'm pregnant.. I think it implantation bleeding.. Should I take a pregnancy test?
Hello Wykeshia, having implantation bleeding so soon after ovulation on Thursday seems very unlikely.
Taking the pill as soon as possible after Sex is ALWAYS a good thing.
The earliest your test will show is after 3 weeks from taking the pill.
So the bleeding may be an effect of the pill. But if you are worried you may have been pregnant before taking the pill then please go ahead and test.
This video may help too ua-cam.com/video/3CvBdgzX_KE/v-deo.html
Update?
Execuse me, thanks before for the video, you delivered it so well. Can I ask, if i had use the hormonal emergency contracepctive (12 hour after, and the sexual intercourse occurs 11 days after the first day of the last menstruation). But the sign of ovulated happened to me like slightly stomach cramps then headache then white mucus then breast pain. If I used IUD before 5 days, can it stop the fertilization and implantation of pregnancy? And is there still a chance of pregnancy?
Hi Gaje
If you use the IUD before 5 days then it can prevent fertilisation/ implantation, yes.
It’s very effective but of course not 100%, so a very small chance pregnancy can still happen.
Thanks for your kind comment!
If her ovualtion day is today and I give her the pill after 20 hours.Is there chances that it will work?I worry if by the time the pill start to work the sperm could have reached the eggs and start fertilizing.Is there chances of her getting pregnant?
Its a small chance that it will work since its most effective taken before ovulation. Still, better than nothing - please ask her to do a PT 3 weeks after sex. Thanks
Thank you so much for your reply💗
I have a question if she gets pregnant is there any pills to stop the pregnancy?
@@gelzeenplays2184 update??
Please give update
My menstrual cycle is 30 days. I had a menstrual period 5 January, I had sex on 13 January and then I mistakenly counted my dangerous days, 14 January I swallowed emergingor pills so I will be able to get my days back on 4th February but so far it is 8th February and I have not menstruated and I do not see any symptoms. Let me know if I have a problem or is it normal?
Were you got period? Same thing happen to me right now
Doesn’t plan b stop/slow sperm down before reaching the Egg after ovulation
Hello Ari,
Sure, slowing down the movement of sperm is one of the secondary ways plan B may be able to work.
It may also be able to prevent the fertilised egg planting in the womb - another secondary method.
Delaying ovulation, however, is the principal method it works.
Thanks for watching.
@@AskAwayHealth thank you so much❤️❤️
Helloo doctor I herd sex date3 and 4 evening i take a pill and I take it without water and now am filling stomach paining can it be ampregnant please help
Will I still get pregnant if I have intercourse and taken the pill 5 or 3 days before my ovulation period ?
Great question Jashmine - the answer is covered in depth in my video here - ua-cam.com/video/wcuf2Y7uvfw/v-deo.html. The pill works best if you take it straight after intercourse in the days before you ovulate. Thanks!
Hi doc
If I had sex during fertile windows and immediately after sex then I took the contraceptive pills is it possible for me to get pregnant and that happens two days before ovulation
Did u get pregnant
Hey doc , my period came on the 13 th July till 18 th. Then I had unprotected sex with my boyfriend for next two days and we took the pill. It's been 29 days since after taking the pill and there is sign of periods and we took couple of pregnancy test , it was negative. Period is late now and test results are negative. So what does it say doctor? I am a bit tensed and worried because my normal circle is 28-33 days, there was spotted on the first day after pill and bleeding was here on 10 th day after pill . I Hope we will hear from you soon. Thanks 🙏
Hi,
Thanks for reaching out.
Please use this link to send your question to our email information service. This allows us to obtain more information to help answer the question.
askawayhealth.org/askawayhealth-email-service-2/
I am confused about the difference between fertile window and ovulation day but would the pill fail taking it during the fertile window? (Two days before ovulation as it says on my app)
Hi, thank you for watching. Your fertile window is the those days of your cycle when you are MOST likely to fall pregnant. Ovulation is when your ovary releases an egg.
Your fertile window, depending on your cycle could be from some days after your period until some days just before the next period. Ovulation happens within the days of the fertile window and that’s the highest fertile time. So your fertile window may be from day 11-17, while you ovulate on day 13/14.
(Example).
Yes, you should take the pill if you have unprotected sex around any day of your fertile window and do not wish to fall pregnant.
It’s most effective and will work best if you take it before the day of ovulation.
Let me know if this helps you understand better.
So I tested positive for ovulating two days after taking plan b, but I still have a chance of not being pregnant? I thought the whole point was to delay ovulation for a while.
Hi! Very good observation.
The facts are:
⏺If you take Plan B before ovulation, it will delay the event (usually by 5 days).
⏺This makes it able to prevent pregnancy from sex you had just before taking the pill; as long as you had the pill within 72hrs of sex.
⏺ Your ovulation test kits measure hormone levels which may still show up even though ovulation has been delayed. (For example, after a pregnancy termination, the hormone levels can still remain high for a few hours/days - even though the pregnancy has ended: then they catch up). This could explain why the ovulation kit still showed + though you’d taken Plan B early enough before you ovulated.
⏺ The Levonorgestrel emergency birth control pill like Plan B is not the most effective method, but if you have taken it correctly, there’s a good chance it’s done the job.
@@AskAwayHealth ok so 2 days after ovulation I am now having brown discharge? I don’t know if it implantation bleeding. On my panties it is spotting but when I wipe or insert my fingers it is a lot.
@@alyssanguyen2173 any update ? I know someone going through the same thing
Is it best to take the pills even with protected sex that is within 72 hours?
If my period is not the regular 28 days, will the pills still be effective?
My girl saw her last period on 24th of last month and had sex on 28th and took the the pills on 29th
Then on 9th of this month she had bleeding for 3days
Is she pregnant or will her period change
I took the plan B pill but we had sex an hour after taking it. One week later, i had my period. And 3 weeks later, im having pregnancy symptoms: nosea and breast tenderness. Is it possible that im pregnant?! According to my last period my next period is due one week from now
Hello Hope, thanks for watching, if you had sex 3 weeks ago, no need to wonder/guess - do a pregnancy test now as it should give a result of whether or not you are pregnant. If it’s negative but you still have the symptoms, repeat the test in 1 week. Best wishes.
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