2007-06-07 16:41:08 · 12 answers · asked by tiffany m 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Yes, depending on the pill. This website has the doses required for several different pills.
http://ec.princeton.edu/questions/dose.html#dose
Also on the Planned Parenthood website...
http://www.plannedparenthood.org/birth-control-pregnancy/emergency-contraception/procedure-4366.htm
2007-06-07 16:45:05 · answer #1 · answered by C K Platypus 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The Yuzpe regimine for emergency contraception uses certain kinds of regular birth control pills as emergency contraception. This method of emergency contraception may be more likely to cause nausea because of the estrogen in the pills.
In order to be used as emergency contraception, birth control pills must contain progestin (synthetic progesterone) levonorgestrel. Not all birth control pills contain levonorgestrel and so not all birth control pills can be used as EC. The dose of EC also depends on which pill it is; they have different levels of hormones, and in order to get the correct amount, you need to know what you're taking and how many to take-the chart at the link below tells you which ones to take and how many.
EC is available over the counter if you're over 18 in the US. It's an easier regimine, and may be less likely to cause nausea and vomiting. Many other countries make it available similarly over the counter.
2007-06-07 16:55:10 · answer #2 · answered by Erika G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO! There is an emergency contraceptive pill but it is not birth control!!!!
2007-06-11 15:57:34 · answer #3 · answered by DD 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes certain kinds can if you take several of them at a time. I would def talk to a DR about this because doing it on your own can be very dangerous. I know the one I'm on is used to that but you have to take like 3-5 at a time. Call your dr or pharmacy before attempting this on your own.
2007-06-07 16:48:31 · answer #4 · answered by Auti 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
No. Birth control has a cumulative effect. One pill won't do the trick. Each pill works with the other to keep the hormones level. That is why you have to take them daily and at the same time every day.
2007-06-07 16:45:37 · answer #5 · answered by Sptfyr 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Actually yeah, it will work. You just have to take a months worth of pills at once.
I would really suggest going down to planned parenthood and just getting the pill. It's about 18 dollars and probably healthier for you.
2007-06-07 16:51:07 · answer #6 · answered by Rose 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
my girlfriend takes 4 of her pill when accidents happen! her friends brother is a doctor and he reckoned it works just like the morning after pill but does'nt recommend doing it on a regular basis.
2007-06-07 16:49:21 · answer #7 · answered by Joey T 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
No, the most that will happen taking birth control while pregnant is you will have a retarded child.
2007-06-07 16:45:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
nope it doesnt work the same way. Ec actually kill the egg
2007-06-07 16:44:11 · answer #9 · answered by dnt4get2luvme 4 · 0⤊ 4⤋
no, it won't work, sorry honey, you need to go to a pharmacy and ask for plan B
2007-06-07 16:47:21 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋