what is it? can i get it at walmart?
2007-01-03 05:50:17 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
What is it?
Emergency contraception (also known as the morning-after pill) is a high dosage of the birth control pill. It is recommended to be used after sexual intercourse, over a period of 72 hours, to achieve the goal of preventing or ending pregnancy. There are three different ways birth control pills are currently being promoted for this use: progesterone alone, estrogen alone, or both of these artificial steroids together.
These are the same steroids found in the typical birth control pill.
Where did this idea come from?
The idea of emergency contraception?or a morning-after pill?is based on a theory. Under this theory, if a woman has sexual intercourse and fears she may be pregnant, she can take large doses of birth control pills. If in fact the woman is pregnant when she takes these birth control pills, the high dosage could act to kill her preborn child-a living human being. The only "emergency" in this case is the woman's fear of being pregnant.
There are currently two specific morning-after pills on the market ? Preven and Plan B. Additionally, double doses (or more) of existing birth control pills can be prescribed for similar purposes. Though no testing has been done to confirm the safety of these large doses of birth control pills for women, the Food and Drug Administration has approved this use.
How do emergency contraception/morning-after pills work?
The emergency contraceptive/morning-after pill has three possible ways in which it can work:
Ovulation is inhibited, meaning the egg will not be released;
The normal menstrual cycle is altered, delaying ovulation; or
It can irritate the lining of the uterus so that if the first and second actions fail, and the woman does become pregnant, the tiny baby boy or girl will die before he or she can actually attach to the lining of the uterus.
In other words, if the third action occurs, her body rejects the tiny baby and he or she will die. This is called a chemical abortion.
Abortion is an act of direct killing that takes the life of a tiny human being-a life that begins at fertilization.
Is it safe?
No. Here are some of the side effects:
nausea
vomiting
infertility
breast tenderness
ectopic pregnancy-can be life threatening
blood clot formation
Emergency contraception also offers no protection against sexually transmitted diseases including AIDS.
There are no long term studies to show whether women will be permanently damaged, or risk such diseases as cancer, from these chemicals being given in such high doses.
What is my best option?
Some people may try to convince you that emergency contraception is totally without risk. Don't believe it!
Don't depend on emergency contraception. It could be harmful to you. It could also kill your baby-without you knowing it.
2007-01-03 06:18:43 · answer #1 · answered by Mary's Daughter 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because of the republicans you need to get a prescription for it. Some pharmacists choose not to fill the prescription because they feel it's abortion, however it is in NO way shape or form abortion. You aren't pregnant yet. You want to take the pill before you get pregnant. That is why you have 72 hours.
It is a high dose birth control pill.
Call planned parenthood. They are the second link below and you can find a clinic near you on their website. You can also call your doctor.
You only have 72 hours after the incident.
2007-01-03 05:54:49 · answer #2 · answered by choice478 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
"I-Pill" & "Mifepristone-With-Misoprostol" or "MTP kit" are one of the best birth control pills. You can order it online right from your home, office.
No you can't get emergency contraceptive pills in walmart.
2015-08-31 23:12:13 · answer #3 · answered by Amanda 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are talking about the morning after pill....no, you can't get it at Wal-Mart.
2007-01-03 05:53:33 · answer #4 · answered by Mommy of 2 Boys 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋