WHY did your emergency contraceptive pills fail?

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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.
RU-vid Video Link - • WHY did your emergency...
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@AskAwayHealth 4 года назад

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?

@AskAwayHealth 4 года назад

Great suggestion!

@AskAwayHealth 3 года назад

@@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.

@alexaruffin9611 3 года назад

@@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.

@merlynabendano6244 2 года назад

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?

@AskAwayHealth 2 года назад

@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.

@terryanyango9804 4 года назад

You hit the nail on the head. You have explained what almost what no body explained. Thanks. Now I know why am pregnant

@AskAwayHealth 4 года назад

Glad you found this useful.

@jodynharrisonharrison6018 3 года назад

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

@FionaFlyte 4 года назад

Is is fantastic that you are covering so many of these difficult topics. Thank you!

@AskAwayHealth 4 года назад

I’m glad you found it helpful - thanks for watching 😊

@BrieKirbyson 4 года назад

Thanks for sharing! SUPER important to know exactly how this pill works so it can be used effectively

@AskAwayHealth 4 года назад

You’re welcome - very true! thanks for watching.

@JessieQSalesCoaching 4 года назад

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?!

@AskAwayHealth 4 года назад

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😊

@DrShelleyMeyer 4 года назад

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!

@AskAwayHealth 4 года назад

Hi Dr Shelley, glad to hear and appreciate the support 😊

@speakslyfe2995 4 года назад

Wow. Thanks for breaking this down to me. I thought the pill killed the sperm🤦🏽‍♀️. I’m grateful for your education.

@AskAwayHealth 4 года назад

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.

@stillhopeful7048 2 года назад

Thank you for such a well explained presentation about this method. I appreciate your sharing this knowledge!

@olowookerestephen5298 4 года назад

Very informative I have learnt a whole lot Thank you

@AskAwayHealth 4 года назад

Thanks, glad you found it useful.

@mercychebet7742 4 года назад

This what I was looking for, thanks

@AskAwayHealth 4 года назад

You’re welcome! Glad you found it useful! Please subscribe 🔴 and click the 🔔to get more videos like this and other topics! 😀

@AlindaProssy-sr9zi 4 месяца назад

Is it possible for one to use Lydia 72 three times a month

@elsienickofficial215 2 года назад

Wow.i got exactly what I wanted.i now know why I got pregnant.i took the pill when I was already ovulating

@AskAwayHealth 2 года назад

Great, really glad it's helped! 😊

@kizzyboo9034 5 месяцев назад

Sigh same thing happened to me now I know why I am too

@SharpCookie 4 года назад

Great video and explanation!

@AskAwayHealth 4 года назад

Thank you!

@henriettaakuaasiedu9856 4 года назад

Can one take contraceptive pills on the day of ovulation and will it work?

@AskAwayHealth 3 года назад

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.

@ouniquelee3259 3 года назад

Can you still get pregnant if u ovulated 3 days before unprotected sex and taking the plan B right away

@AskAwayHealth 3 года назад

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.

@denissea2687 3 года назад

thank you! I was looking for this info

@AskAwayHealth 3 года назад

Great! I’m pleased it helps.

@girlswithdacurls 4 года назад

This is a well needed and educational video. Thanks for creating!

@AskAwayHealth 4 года назад

You’re welcome - thanks for watching 😊

@isissimone3274 3 года назад

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 😞

@AskAwayHealth 3 года назад

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?

@Katy38316 Год назад

We’re you pregnant?

@ssimarsimar2395 4 года назад

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..

@AskAwayHealth 3 года назад

It's not for everyone - check out Fertility awareness, condoms and have you watched my videos on Pull Out Method? ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-S2W2TAp0S8c.html

@shilasenetlebahati4420 3 года назад

Very helpful ,thanks

@AskAwayHealth 3 года назад

You’re welcome and so glad you found it so!

@essencealexandria2078 3 года назад

If plan b stops ovulation, why wouldn’t it work during ovulation?

@joannakibuuka8913 3 года назад

Because you have already ovulated. In other words, the egg has already been released n therefore fertilization can occur.

@AskAwayHealth 3 года назад

Absolutely!

@AskAwayHealth 3 года назад

Plan B delays ovulation and cannot stop it. So it cannot have this effect when ovulation has already started.

@mercym2994 3 года назад

Please I took mine the day I finished my period After using it I started bleeding the next day Please what’s wrong

@daevonstewart176 3 года назад

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

@costadadajennifer2482 4 года назад

What if the pill is taken a day or two before ovulation starts?

@AskAwayHealth 4 года назад

Yes, this is when the pill (containing Levonorgestrel) is most likely to work best - taken after unprotected sex in the time Before you ovulate.

@rubilianymendez1135 3 года назад

@@nancyogatis1268 any update on your status ?

@ilkkahalmari1330 3 года назад

Update?

@niasimone1740 3 года назад

Update?

@jotetteh7529 2 года назад

@@AskAwayHealth taken a day before but at 12 midnight would it still work ?

@tiahardy3600 3 года назад

Is It True" The Plan B doesnt work" on Women weighing over 170Ibs? On the Doctors Show they just said this.. i weigh more then 170 and havent had my cycle for 2 months.. lord!!!

@AskAwayHealth 2 года назад

Hi Tia, yes it's less effective for women weighing >155 lbs. Please check out this video - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-h429Z01S1h8.html

@misscamillehorton 3 года назад

I’m afraid. Because i took it on ovulation day 😔

@AskAwayHealth 3 года назад

Hey Camille, thanks for writing in. I understand your worry. The truth is - no one can predict a lady’a exact ovulation time to the minute or hour. It’s possible you took it well before the hormone peak and egg release and it does work. When there is need to be very sure of protection the copper coil is the best option and can be used within 5 days of unprotected sex. Or, the Ella pill which is more effective than the levonorgestrel (plan B or Ipill etc). Please try not to be anxious, if you cannot use either of these methods then watch for your period; do a PT if it’s delayed by more than 1 week. Best wishes,

@misscamillehorton 3 года назад

@@AskAwayHealth Thank you!! I appreciate all of the info, some i did and some i did not know. ❤️❤️

@AskAwayHealth 3 года назад

@Camille Horton You're welcome! Thanks

@auleriamukuya5451 3 года назад

Update ??

@ilkkahalmari1330 3 года назад

@@misscamillehorton update?

@kaylinschrantz207 3 года назад

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.

@AskAwayHealth 3 года назад

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👍

@kaylinschrantz207 3 года назад

@@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!

@AskAwayHealth 3 года назад

I think it will! Exactly as you said - taken within 72 hours and before ovulation gives great chances its worked. 👍

@judygonzalez2447 3 года назад

@@kaylinschrantz207 did it work?

@kaylinschrantz207 3 года назад

@@judygonzalez2447 yes no baby for me!

@AkankwasaAngellah-tp5po 2 месяца назад

Thanks for saving the world

@AskAwayHealth 2 месяца назад

I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

@tiahardy3600 3 года назад

What happens if you take it when your Cycles" Ending?

@AskAwayHealth 3 года назад

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

@faneshiascott9870 3 года назад

So I take the pill the day before my period

@AskAwayHealth 3 года назад

Hey Faneshia, if you use the EC pill, it’s best as soon as possible after sex. Works before ovulation which is usually 12-14 days from the first day of your last period. So, yes you can take the EC pill if you have sex the day before your period. But please get regular protection as your best long term method.

@Teeeeeh 7 месяцев назад

Hi how are you I have a question on postinor2 if taken immediately after sex can it work effectively?

@darlingboye9675 3 года назад

what will happen if i took the second postinor 2 pill before 12 hours will it work

@AskAwayHealth 3 года назад

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

@Dinajaraq 2 года назад

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?

@AskAwayHealth Год назад

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/

@shielanoilsajoao2187 Год назад

@@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..

@christinedozier2154 Год назад

Did you ever find out?

@mayans.tawulleh5618 9 месяцев назад

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.

@shadowbear6271 3 года назад

What happens if you take it a few days before your next period? In the non fertile window

@AskAwayHealth 3 года назад

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 - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-3CvBdgzX_KE.html Best Wishes

@khanyi_mbongo7576 3 года назад

Did you get your periods?

@shadowbear6271 3 года назад

@@khanyi_mbongo7576 yes it came a few days later

@khanyi_mbongo7576 3 года назад

@@shadowbear6271 cool mine also came i just I'm just stressing over nothing 🙆🏾‍♀️

@shadowbear6271 3 года назад

@@khanyi_mbongo7576 don’t mess up again I know I won’t, good day

@Simply_Whitneyy 3 года назад

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...

@AskAwayHealth 3 года назад

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 😊

@Simply_Whitneyy 3 года назад

@@AskAwayHealth Yes .... wow... you answered my question and you explained it so well. Thank you soooo much 🥰🥰

@AskAwayHealth 3 года назад

You’re welcome 😊

@Simply_Whitneyy 3 года назад

@@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 ?🤭

@Simply_Whitneyy 3 года назад

@@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. ☺️

@dr.lucyiris3743 3 года назад

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

@AskAwayHealth 3 года назад

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.

@abbeydawn7136 2 года назад

Hi what's your result?

@truebangla5342 2 года назад

Did you get pregnant? Please tell🙏

@immaculatekomora8019 4 года назад

What happens when you take postinor 2 on ovulation day

@AskAwayHealth 4 года назад

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

@Malik-ut7sn 3 года назад

if she took the pill 3-4 days before ovulation will she be fine

@AskAwayHealth 3 года назад

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!

@Jennie-yolan 3 года назад

I had sex the 12th and Im ovulating today, my pill won’t be here till tomorrow 9pm I’m screwed

@AskAwayHealth 3 года назад

Hi Jennie, there’s still a small chance the pill could prevent the egg implanting to the womb, so go ahead and take it. Keep an eye on your next periods to do a pregnancy test if they are lighter or later than 7 days. Best wishes

@annrosekariuki6990 Год назад

What are the risks of taking it after ovulation please

@AskAwayHealth Год назад

Unlikely to work.

@annrosekariuki6990 Год назад

@@AskAwayHealth can it affect pregnancy or the baby to come out with deformities?

@celfregoso7263 3 года назад

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?

@AskAwayHealth 3 года назад

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 - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-fB6g98_TCjE.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.

@navyasharma6143 2 года назад

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.

@navyasharma6143 2 года назад

After taking the pill I have been having more than usual white discharge and stomach cramps and fever. Mild diarrhoea has also occurred.

@AskAwayHealth 2 года назад

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

@Katy38316 Год назад

Were you pregnant?

@besttymsellers7075 3 года назад

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

@AskAwayHealth 3 года назад

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.

@valesanmartinromero1098 4 года назад

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.

@fridah640 2 года назад

What happened

@truebangla5342 2 года назад

What happend please tell🙏🙏

@Miya-cp5wb 2 года назад

Thank you soooo much 🥰🥰🥰

@AskAwayHealth 2 года назад

You’re welcome 😊

@danielinaaa375 2 года назад

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 :(

@AskAwayHealth 2 года назад

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

@MelodyNellao22 3 года назад

I took mine and threw up within 80 minutes. Do I need to retake it.?

@AskAwayHealth 3 года назад

Yes, vomiting 1-2 hours after taking it means you should repeat the dose. Cheers

@rickyyt_2887 3 года назад

Question shes getting cramps after she has taken the pill is this signs that its working

@AskAwayHealth 3 года назад

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

@AskAwayHealth 3 года назад

ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-3CvBdgzX_KE.html

@asvlogs3747 3 года назад

Took the pill on ovulation day, didn’t know anything about it. Does it work on ovulation day? Please answer

@AskAwayHealth 2 года назад

Only very small chance of working on ovulation day - for plan b - because its meant to be taken BEFORE ovulation to be most effective. Thanks

@abbeydawn7136 2 года назад

Update pleaseee??

@ArianneMcD 3 года назад

Doesn’t plan b stop/slow sperm down before reaching the Egg after ovulation

@AskAwayHealth 3 года назад

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.

@ArianneMcD 3 года назад

@@AskAwayHealth thank you so much❤️❤️

@xo.Frenchie 3 года назад

Ahhh! I took it today when I'm on my peak of ovulation. Got a few OPKs and today is my peak day. I dont think the emergency contraceptive is going to work 🥺😢😭

@AskAwayHealth 3 года назад

Hi Kawaii, the risk is higher if taken after ovulation. The thing about the OPKs is they can’t predict the timing of ovulation on the day; so you can’t say whether the pill could have started to work before your egg is released. The best thing is not to let it get so close to ovulation without proper protection. Hoping for the best with you 🧡

@jonamorales1943 3 года назад

Did it work for you my girl took it when she was ovulating and gave her the plan b less than 24 hr after having unprotected sex

@thatzmaloli4800 3 года назад

@@jonamorales1943 update?

@jonamorales1943 3 года назад

@@thatzmaloli4800 she good lol she got her period

@thatzmaloli4800 3 года назад

@@jonamorales1943 oh that's such relief, i hope my girl is safe thoo. Pray for me🙁🙏

@michellesteyn6444 2 года назад

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.

@AskAwayHealth 2 года назад

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.

@lasheafulton1155 3 года назад

After taking this pill do you suppose to have brown discharge with your spotting for 3 days ?

@AskAwayHealth 3 года назад

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.

@mariamaKeita-u7d Год назад

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

@enochdollar-bill3306 4 месяца назад

Did u get pregnant

@lauraarias8338 3 года назад

I took the pill on the day I was on my peak LH would it work knowing I had intercourse on day one of being fertile window

@AskAwayHealth 3 года назад

Hey Laura Thanks for writing in. The pill with Levonorgestrel - plan b, take action etc, works by delaying ovulation so if it’s happened or the LH has peaked, the pill may not work so well. In this kind of picture, I advise the copper coil as the best way to avoid unplanned pregnancy. The other pill, Ella (Ulipristal) could stand a better chance after the LH peak but before egg release but the coil is still the best. Hope this helps explain. Cheers

@abbeydawn7136 2 года назад

Update?

@montyq9857 3 года назад

Is the chances of it working very low at the 20-28 day range?

@AskAwayHealth 3 года назад

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

@judygonzalez2447 3 года назад

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

@AskAwayHealth 3 года назад

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

@rickyyt_2887 3 года назад

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

@AskAwayHealth 3 года назад

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.

@rickyyt_2887 3 года назад

I think she took it the second day

@Sephmariee 3 года назад

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.

@AskAwayHealth 3 года назад

Hello, thanks for asking - I’ve got info on how to know if the pill works here - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-3CvBdgzX_KE.html - I think it will help. Best wishes

@mariellierose2779 4 года назад

Great video and very informative ❣️

@AskAwayHealth 4 года назад

Happy to hear - thanks for watching

@okayypaulaaa Месяц назад

I had unprotected sex 6 days after my ovulation and took an emergency pill 9hours later. My app predicted that I was supposed to start my period the next day but because I took the pill I knew It was gonna be delayed.I’m 7 days late,could I be pregnant ?

@LaviniaDonkor 2 месяца назад

Please what if you took it a day after your period. Can you still be pregggg

@vm2831 3 года назад

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,

@AskAwayHealth 3 года назад

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

@gabrielt.1678 Год назад

If a female had her period after unprotected sex and she took the pill right after is there any chance she can be pregnant?

@bihbibish 2 месяца назад

I have a question " i had and encounter with precum a very brief encounter the next day i took levernongestrel and this Morning i woke to blood on my underwear but then the flow was minimal Does it mean i am pregnant "?

@options888 3 года назад

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

@AskAwayHealth 3 года назад

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

@jessjessjess56 3 года назад

Hi doctor! If I took the plan b pill 4 days before my expected period is it still as affective?

@AskAwayHealth 3 года назад

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

@tihanatv5186 2 месяца назад

Will it work a day to ovulation

@emeribechinaza636 3 года назад

Please how would I know that am ovulating cause I took contraceptive pills two days ago

@AskAwayHealth 3 года назад

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

@everythingm2319 3 года назад

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?

@AskAwayHealth 3 года назад

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.

@everythingm2319 3 года назад

@@AskAwayHealth thank you!

@AskAwayHealth 3 года назад

You’re welcome.

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@hannahwanjiru7416 3 года назад

@@AskAwayHealth Kindly assist I took postinor twice in one cycle ..7 days apart...what are the long term/short term effects

@DerrickOsei-ro7hb 4 месяца назад

Wat abt if the she doesn’t 28 days period

@whitedove561 2 года назад

Hi, may I know the name of the emergency pills?

@AskAwayHealth 2 года назад

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/)

@ElizabethSetomi 10 месяцев назад

Does that mean if someone has taken a morning after pill before having the period will eventually delay the period completely?

@AskAwayHealth 10 месяцев назад

The MAP only delays ovulation for a short time. Its most effective before you ovulate. You will ovulate when its effects wear off.

@nanismith3427 3 года назад

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 ?

@AskAwayHealth 3 года назад

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.

@fantasticgaming2224 3 года назад

If sexual intercoarse happens twice within 24hrs. is 1 i-pill enough to avoid pregnancy?

@AskAwayHealth 3 года назад

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.

@switestgirl 3 года назад

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 ? 🙏🏾

@AskAwayHealth 3 года назад

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!

@switestgirl 3 года назад

Okay 🙏🏾

@cameronpruitt8339 2 года назад

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?

@AskAwayHealth 2 года назад

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

@irisanguiano6998 3 года назад

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?

@AskAwayHealth 3 года назад

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.

@gabriela3305 3 года назад

hey girl! did it work?

@angelpink821 2 года назад

Hey , Iris did it work?

@irankundaangel9507 2 года назад

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 .

@AskAwayHealth 2 года назад

Hi, you can watch my video here about the effects of the pill - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-UurBf7X5CEk.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!

@caelum753 3 года назад

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??

@johnlincoln1021 2 месяца назад

Update

@patrickmillan8124 2 года назад

First of all thanks for the video so my question is ,,is there any problem To take twice pills in one months explain plz!!?

@AskAwayHealth 2 года назад

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.

@calstunner9499 3 года назад

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?

@AskAwayHealth 3 года назад

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

@nirsimon9511 3 года назад

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?

@AskAwayHealth 3 года назад

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!

@judygonzalez2447 3 года назад

Has she gotten her period ?

@nirsimon9511 3 года назад

@@judygonzalez2447 Yes

@khanyi_mbongo7576 3 года назад

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?

@AskAwayHealth 3 года назад

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

@imamiwallace3775 2 года назад

Question I had unprotected intercourse on Saturday 12:30pm and took the pill Monday 9:47 am and my ovulation day was predicted the Wednesday I am I safe and it took postinor 2 ?

@AskAwayHealth 2 года назад

Taken before ovulation, and within 72 hours of sex, the pill should provide protection. Always do a pregnancy test if your period is delayed - no EC pill gives you 100% guarantees.

@johnlincoln1021 2 месяца назад

Update

@jeshernandez7502 3 года назад

My boyfriend came in me but I already ovulated around the 16 and I start my period in 2 weeks will the plan b pill work? It says that the pill won’t work if I already ovulated but I ovulated about a week ago and my fertile window is now closed.

@AskAwayHealth 3 года назад

Hi, Jes, yes the pill is less likely to work after ovulation - but- there is another possible (small) effect of the pill - changing the womb lining so even if the egg is fertilised it will not implant in the womb. But anyway, after your fertile window is closed you are less likely to get pregnant. So the chance of pregnancy is quite low, but please keep an eye on your period and do a pregnancy test if it’s more than 7 days late. Hope this helps.

@jeshernandez7502 3 года назад

@@AskAwayHealth I am 16 I’m really scared, I took the pill and I have an app that keeps track and it says I ovulated the 14, today is the 20th and it says I’m not likely to get pregnant. I really hope the pill wokrs

@jeshernandez7502 3 года назад

@@AskAwayHealth so the pill is most likely going to work if my fertile window is closed right?

@AskAwayHealth 3 года назад

Hi Jes, you’re less likely to get pregnant if you had sex more than 2/3 days after ovulation. But there’s always a small chance. Taking the pill hopefully reduces the chance a little. It will not work to delay ovulation as that’s already happened, but it may still help.

@plusseedsangwa3899 3 года назад

@@jeshernandez7502 did it work

@niasimone1740 3 года назад

I took plan b the day of ovulation. Is it effective?

@jenniferalbert4959 3 года назад

I took a contraceptive pill on the 14th day after my menstrual flow, does it mean its the wrong time?

@AskAwayHealth 3 года назад

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.

@bellami17 3 года назад

I took the pill 4 days of ovulation. Does the mean that the pill won’t work?

@jennamarlowe2505 3 года назад

I took 1 of postinor 2 after 25 hours at the time 11:35am and the other pill at 11:35pm am i pregnant 😰😰😰😰😰?

@AskAwayHealth 3 года назад

Hey Jenna, sadly no one can tell if you’re pregnant till you do a test - the earliest being 2-3 weeks after Sex with a high sensitivity pregnancy test. But we could look at the chances the pill worked - which keeps you less anxious while waiting for the test. From what I gather, you’ve taken it 25 hours after sex (within 72 hours. Also you took one pill 12 hours after the other - which is recommended. So, if you weren’t already pregnant and you had them before ovulation, they’ve probably worked. I know it’s no guarantee but how it helps reassure a little. Best wishes.

@jennamarlowe2505 3 года назад

@@AskAwayHealth i have no side effects my period is in 2 weeks

@AskAwayHealth 3 года назад

Good, lots of ladies don’t get side effects; are you also thinking of a regular birth control method to use ?

@jennamarlowe2505 3 года назад

@@AskAwayHealth birth control ?

@jennamarlowe2505 3 года назад

@@AskAwayHealth does it stop me from getting pregnant its day 4 ?

@IntrinsicMind 4 года назад

Thank you

@AskAwayHealth 4 года назад

No problem! Thanks for watching 😊

@jacobroberts349 3 года назад

Hey will the pill work 1-2 days before ovulation? Kind of scared

@AskAwayHealth 3 года назад

Hi, yes the pill is most effective if you take it before ovulation AND, as soon as possible after unprotected sex. Cheers

@ilkkahalmari1330 3 года назад

Update?

@hopeamal1686 3 года назад

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

@AskAwayHealth 3 года назад

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.

@jadajames1946 3 года назад

are you pregnant

@steffaniee838 2 года назад

I had unprotected 2 days before ovulation and took plan b 1 day before ovulation. Could I still fall pregnant? I took plan b about 2 months ago and it started my period 3 days later. I am now 7 days out from taking it and no period yet. Update for all those in the same situation I am pregnant plan b failed

@AskAwayHealth 2 года назад

Hi Stephany, there’s a good chance the pill will work as you took it in the 72 hour window after Sex. Yes, it does work *best* taken 2-3 days before ovulation day but I would still say the chances are good. The pill can affect your period differently from the first time you took it. Yes it may bring forward your period or you may have spotting. Please keep do a test if there is still no bleeding 7 days after your period was due. Thanks

@malinbossman-le9fc Год назад

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?

@nikashonte 3 года назад

hi , i had to take the pill one day after my period was over , which is 2 days before my fertile window & 6 days before ovulation . i should be okay right ? i had sex around 2 am & took the pill around 9:45 am

@AskAwayHealth 3 года назад

Hello Tanika, yes that sounds right. The pill should work as expected - just keep an eye out for your next period and do a test if it seems lighter than usual or delayed by more than 7 days. Best wishes

@Nana-ob4xv 2 года назад

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?

@alecsbianci7355 3 года назад

Hi, I took the pill once day after my fertile window. it said my fertile window was predicted Dec 1-6th. my last period started on November 22nd am i going to get pregnant? he fully dropped a load in me

@AskAwayHealth 3 года назад

Hey Alecs, this information is based on the pills with levonorgestrel like Take Action, Plan B, Levonelle, Postinor etc. So, the emergency pill works best if you take it straight away after Sex and for most of them, if it’s taken before you ovulate (before your fertile window). After ovulation, they could still work to slow the sperm down making it hard for them to travel in your womb to the egg. It might work and prevent you from getting pregnant. Do a pregnancy test if your next period is light or delayed. And don’t forget to check in with your provider to see a regular method that might suit you and save worry and hassle. All the best!

@joostpaassen5728 2 года назад

Hey Alecs, any update? Did it work?

@SamiMohamed-mc5es 5 месяцев назад

Mam my gf took a morning after pill tablet within 24 hrs then it is safe for prevent pregnancy

@kizzyboo9034 5 месяцев назад

It can work and it might not because I took the postinor after intercourse but my period was delayed for two weeks and I took a test and found out I'm pregnant

@belkymartinez3451 3 года назад

What if un-procted sex happens on the day of ovulation, would plan B work?

@abbeydawn7136 2 года назад

Hi how's your result?

@wykeshiafleming4 3 года назад

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?

@AskAwayHealth 3 года назад

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 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-3CvBdgzX_KE.html

@abbeydawn7136 2 года назад

Update?