2006-08-05 05:26:30 · 6 answers · asked by ejap2097 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
The way the dr explained it to me is that it "creates a hostile environment" in the womb so that the fertilized ova if any can't implant. It does more than that...it can make you feel as sick as a dog. Some people can't hold food down for the whole time they're taking it. It is very strong stuff, not to be used indiscriminately. If you're going to be sexually active, use a safe contraceptive method. Don't mess with your health.
2006-08-05 05:30:56 · answer #1 · answered by anna 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no it just prevents you from ovulating, if you have already ovulated it will keep a fertilized egg from implanting into your uterus.. This happens naturally as well.Emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs), are an oral drug containing high doses of the same hormones found in regular oral contraceptive pills, which, when taken after unprotected sexual intercourse, may prevent pregnancy from occurring.
There are several mechanisms of action by which such drugs may work. Depending on the time during the menstrual cycle that they are taken, this drug may inhibit or delay ovulation, inhibit tubal transport of the ovum or sperm cell, or interfere with fertilization. In cases where it fails to prevent fertilization, it may prevent implantation; however, studies into the method of action of progestin-only ECP have called into question whether ECPs do actually disrupt or prevent implantation.[1] In this respect, emergency contraceptive pills work by triggering the same hormonal changes in the body as regular birth control pills or even breastfeeding — but they require much higher doses and are less effective than ongoing hormonal contraceptives.
The phrase "morning-after pill" is a misnomer that is falling out of use due to the fact they are licensed for use up to 72 hours after sexual intercourse. Emergency contraception or "emergency contraceptive pills" is the phrase preferred by the medical community. Unlike chemical abortion, emergency contraception does not end pregnancies and will not harm a developing embryo.
2006-08-05 12:31:13 · answer #2 · answered by nonameforme 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, in that it doesn't kill life if conception has happened. It prevents sperm from entering the egg.
Yes, if conception has happened (usually 24-48 hours after sex, if conception is going to happen, which isn't always), as the pill makes the uterus hostile to a fertilized egg implanting.
Use a condom and the pill or diaphragm every time you have sex in the future, and you won't have to worry about the ethics of taking emergency contraception.
2006-08-05 12:32:31 · answer #3 · answered by cjsmommy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you conceived the "night before" then this pill will make it so the fertilized egg cannot attach itself to the uterine wall, effectively aborting the baby. I know it's only a couple of cells at that point, but it's still a baby. It's alive even if its life can't be sustained outside the womb. It's a chemical abortion.
2006-08-05 13:42:08 · answer #4 · answered by celticwoman777 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you mean abortive!
It is highly probable!
2006-08-05 12:38:57 · answer #5 · answered by blatt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is...
2006-08-05 12:31:36 · answer #6 · answered by slickkittykattwhopurs 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋