How long will morning after pill side effects last?

If you’ve found yourself staring at the packaging of a morning after pill, trying to decide whether or not it’s worth the risk, then you’re not alone. Whether the condom broke or you simply forgot to take your birth control pills, many individuals find themselves googling: how long will morning after pill side effects last?

Firstly, let’s clarify what exactly are ‘morning after pills?’ These are medications that are used for emergency contraception – this means they can be used as a backup if your usual contraception method fails (or if no contraceptive was used during intercourse). There are two types of morning-after pills: ulipristal acetate and levonorgestrel. Both work by delaying ovulation.

It is normal for women to experience some level of side-effects when taking any medication. In most cases, these can vary in both severity and duration depending on various factors such as diet and drug interactions.

What Are The Common Side Effects Of Taking A Morning After Pill?

The most common ones include:

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Fatigue
  • Breast tenderness (Watch out world)
  • Spotting (Now where did I put my microscope)

Of course, it’s important to keep in mind that everyone reacts differently so there may be more unusual symptoms experienced too! For example:

“I convinced myself I had suddenly developed superhuman senses because my vision became so sharp.” – Anonymous

Every case is different but remember that even unwelcomed superpowers would probably wear off eventually.

When Will The Symptoms Start And End?

Symptoms tend to occur within hours/days following intake. Most commonly reported symptoms from Levonorgestral usage only last a few days max (Thank goodness we don’t have nausea indefinitely).

Ulipristal Acetate tends towards longer lasting side-effects. However even then, side-effects usually only last for two to three days (Coffee stains might take longer).

It is important to note that every body is different! So there may be rare occurrences of symptoms lasting up to a week or more.

How Can Side Effects Be Alleviated?

Thankfully, the most common morning-after pill side effects are manageable with over-the-counter pain medication such as ibuprofen and acetaminophen. In terms of nausea; ginger tea has been known to have a soothing effect on some people’s stomachs (plus think adding honey counts as breakfast). There isn’t an ‘eat this, not that’ guide out there but eating light meals/snacks throughout the day instead of larger infrequent ones can also help reduce nausea.

Overall keeping hydrated and resting is often recommended if your experiencing side effects. Give you and your unique self time!

…and maybe taking advantage of using superhuman vision while it lasts.

Should I consult A Doctor For Help With My Symptoms?

If any severe/lasting symptoms are experienced after taking a morning-after pill it’s always advisable to contact a medical professional so they can provide accurate advice depending on specific circumstances. These include:

  • Visual disturbances (those runways have never looked better)
  • Severe lower abdominal pain
  • Unusual discharge

But again everyone reacts differently so listen carefully() to what your body tells you!

() ignoring ranting internal monologues.

Is It Safe To Take Multiple Morning After Pills At Once?

Unlike birth control pills which need continuous daily intake at an exact scheduled timeframe; ‘morning after’ pills should only ever be used for emergencies/callback safeguarding plans when other contraception becomes non-viable/unattainable in times where people might feel vulnerable(you gos!). Leveraging repeated usage frequently could lead to hormonal imbalance which raises various health concerns ranging from endometrial cancer all the way to blood clots.

Additionally, repeated usage could cause contraception methods such as the coil/implant or birth control pills, for example, to start showing lower effectiveness. Essentially – don’t become reliant on short term measures until you consult your pharmacist/gynecologist and come up with a long-term strategy!

Final Thoughts

Taking emergency contraception is often seen as an absolutely essential tool when it comes to safeguarding against unwanted pregnancies..knowing that side-effects are very real; make sure any consequences of taking morning-after-pills are weighed carefully before going down this route.

All in all though? The effects/themes present themselves and usually subside rapidly enough whilst giving us new perspectives/memories while they last (but maybe like acne-having great wisdom means sacrificing clear vision)

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