Women are told to take it "within 72 hours of intercourse." And so the pill can work in one of two ways:
1. Prevent conception after intercourse
2. Prevent the embryo from implanting after intercourse if you actually did conceive (i.e. it causes a very early abortion)
The morning after pill should not be treated as a contraceptive method - it is a REALLY high dose of hormones, which is why it can be so deadly to a newly conceived life.
2007-07-30 16:35:01
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answered by Veritas 7
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Yes it does. But do be careful it is a very serious medication and if not used properly can do more harm than help. please consult with your doctor or pharmacist before using this option, it has some pretty bad side effects..
here's how it works
i got this from the Plan B website. that way i would know you're getting the right answer.
Plan B® works like a regular birth control pill. It prevents pregnancy mainly by stopping the release of an egg from the ovary, and may also prevent the fertilization of an egg (the uniting of sperm with the egg). Plan B® may also work by preventing it from attaching to the uterus (womb). It is important to know that Plan B® will not affect a fertilized egg already attached to the uterus; it will not affect an existing pregnancy.
Plan B® is approved by the FDA and contains the hormone levonorgestrel, the same hormone in the birth control pills that healthcare professionals have been prescribing for more than 35 years. The difference is that Plan B® contains a larger dose of levonorgestrel than the amount found in a single birth control pill.
Remember that Plan B® is not RU-486 (the abortion pill). Because Plan B® is used to prevent an unplanned pregnancy, it will not work if you’re already pregnant. If you take Plan B® and are already pregnant, it will not affect your existing pregnancy.
www.go2planb.com
2007-07-30 16:43:40
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answered by notyoursrey724 3
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Yes, that is exactly what the morning after pill does. If you had unprotected sex you can take this pill within a certain given amount of time and it will prevent you from becoming pregnant. The pkg. will tell you how long the pill is good for after having unprotected sex, but remember it doesn't protect you from STD's and aids. Be safe protect yourself always.
2007-07-30 16:42:55
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answered by Steven C 2
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if you are talking about the morning after pill, then yes it does...if you take it within 72 hours of having unprotected sex.
2007-07-30 16:34:58
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answered by Andrea 5
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I dont think so... I know is throws off your homones in a huge way.. Talk to your local pharmasist,,, or ask your doc..
2007-07-30 16:34:45
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answered by Holly M 5
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