Can i take a plan b after 2 days?

Feeling like you want to do something naughty is an absolutely normal thing. Sometimes, however, things get out of hand and before you know it, the condom has broken or your birth control pills have failed you. Good news is that there’s Plan B! But what if it’s been two whole days since we had sexcapades? Is it too late for this little pill? Let’s dive in and find out!

Briefly on Plan B

Before we get started though let’s give a quick lowdown on what exactly Plan B is. It is an emergency contraceptive pill also called ‘The Morning After Pill’. This little superhero contains high levels of hormones (levonorgestrel) similar to estrogen and progesterone found in regular birth control pills.

When taken within 72 hours after unprotected intercourse or failure in other forms of contraception, Plan B works its charm by delaying ovulation so that sperm cannot fertilize the egg.

However, like most superheroes – our hero comes with side effects which can include nausea,vomiting stomach pain,dizziness and headaches,

Wait What Happens If You Take The Pill Late?

Now I hear y’all asking “But if I wait over three days would all hell break loose?” Don’t worry not quite yet but alas every second counts when trying to prevent pregnancy from happening especially since efficacy drops every passing day.

Fortunately some good news poppin’ up! Once again science has saved us as there are now improved versions such as “ellaOne”which contains ulipristal acetate with a delay period of five days giving women extra time to take the tablet . Unfortunately ella one may be only available online or through prescription..So don’t hesitate too long gals

Four Key Factors Affecting Efficacy Of Emergency Contraceptives

Let’s talk about some factors that can affect the effectiveness of Plan B or EllaOne:

  1. Timing is crucial
  2. Body weight & BMI
  3. Age
  4. Concomitant medications

Hesitation is NOT Key here!

When it comes to taking emergency contraception, timing is key! The more time we take, the less effective Plan B becomes as there’s an increased chance ovulation may have already taken place.

Some studies have shown that its efficacy decreases from 95% when taken within 24 hours of unprotected intercourse down to a mere 61% by the second day.That means waiting two days to start chomping on those hormonal pills gives us only half the fighting chance against unplanned pregnancy and let’s face it -nobody wants just HALF your result

So ladies let’s not hesitate , grab our keys,dash and get ourselves an ‘Ella one’ or Plan B as soon possible after having sex without using common forms of birth control

BMI/BODY WEIGHT.

Bodyweight plays a big role in how well these contraceptive work- much like with other types of birth control Methods.Most women are unaware but if you weigh over certain amount say over186 pounds’ effectiveness drops significantly and you may need a higher dosage.Evidence suggests for every (1) increase in body mass index( bmi) there was approximately (35%) reduction in Levonorgestrel concentration.Basically meaning while plan b still has capacity to prevent pregnancy;it does lose efficacy .Unfortunately this same report hasn’t been tested specifically for ellaone though.Don’t mind getting weighing scale before making decision,Ladies!

WHEN TO CONSIDER TAKING ECs?

  • When condoms break.
  • When we forget oral contraceptives ORAL CONTRACEPTIVES PILLS-OCP.
  • When diaphragms or cervical caps or IUDs shift.
  • When we miss contraceptive injections.

Not a Substitute for Regular Contraceptives

Emergency contraceptives should not be used in place of regular birth control options. They are just like the name; meant to be taken during emergencies only!  You have no protection after that one episode, and if you engage again without any alternative forms of contraception – well it’s on you girl

Side effects

Plan B — aka the Morning-After Pill may cause side-effects which include:

  1. Abdominal cramps
  2. Irregular bleeding-
  3. Spotting between menstrual cycles
  4. Nausea and vomiting 
  5. Dizziness and Fatigue 
    6 Headaches

EllaOne also has similar symptoms as plan b with added changes though uncommon such as blurry vision,muscle pain.Must admit they aren’t an ideal assortment of side-effects but hey what doesn’t come with side effects these days ??

Won’t Cause Chemical Abortions or Impact Future Fertility

Despite common misconception emergency contraceptive pills won’t affect long-term fertility nor induce abortions.I mean if we think about it An abortion would require changes that occur INSIDE our uterus while EC work chiefly OUTSIDE OUR reproductive systems i.e.FORCE OVULATION.

Forgetting Oral Contraceptive Pills (OCP)

Ever opened your pack refill on day 22 out of thirty-one? We feel you. The thing is, no matter how reliable oral contraceptives seem, there is always human error involved where despite having placed a daily alarm …stuff happens.Cases like these are classified under missing OB pill therefore considered ‘unprotected intercourse’.To take Plan b upon realisation some quick rules apply,

1) Plan Early-In this context early means immediately once contact has been made avoid waiting till ovulation begins.Manufacturers recommend taking Plan B within three days(or ere—- the alternative with five) for maximum effectiveness.

2) Continue taking OCP after taking Plan B and use back up OTC (condoms or etc).Failing to take backup contraception methods puts you a high risk of unplanned pregnancy .It’s calculated that one woman in nine will become pregnant despite using EC, which is why preventing pregnancy through regular contraceptive options should be opted in as an added measure.

Misuse Doesn’t Hurt

So let’s say we took emergency contraceptives when it wasn’t necessary, what then? Luckily these heroic pills do not influence our periods cycle meaning if taken outside fertile window ovulation still continues unhindered and menstruation occurs on schedule.It doesn’t mean some variations won’t occur however these usually settle after a month or two.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Plan Bs action kicks off like Superman trying to keep us away from unexpected pregnancies,but just like him;it has its limits hence failing to act quickly decreases chances of avoiding mishaps.EllaOne,the enhanced version also offers additional time (five days as opposed to plan b 72 hours), but availability may prove challenging.For those dismissive about condoms because “they kill the vibe”, they are always other option such Copper T ,IUS implant –devices with life spans ranging from 3 -10 years providing long term solutions. Remember ladies,the trick here is not postponing being responsible….having sex –especially unprotected-comes with consequences so better arm ourselves thoroughly beforehand.

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