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Types of Emergency Contraceptive
Pill:
Well, there are many brands available in the market for emergency
contraceptive pills, however, Plan B is considered to be most effective and FDA
approved contraceptive pill. Women should consult their doctor or healthcare professional
before deciding to go for contraceptive pills. It is imperative because contraceptive
pills having various forms and levels of hormones, which can affect every woman's
body differently.
Following are the emergency contraceptive pills:
| Generic Name | Brand Name |
| Levonorgestrel | Plan
B |
Other birth control pills, which can be used
as emergency contraceptive pills are:
| Generic Name | Brand Name |
| levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol | Alesse,
Aviane, Levlen, Levlite, Levora, Nordette, Tri-Levlen, Triphasil, Trivora |
| norgestrel and ethinyl estradiol norgestrel | Lo/Ovral,
Low-Ogestrel, Ogestrel, Ovral Ovrette |
FDA has approved
only two types pills - Plan B & Preven as emergency contraceptive pills. However,
some of the combined birth control pills can also be taken as emergency pills
in the following doses.
Emergency
Use of Birth Control Pills |
| Pills | Dose |
| Plan B | 1
White |
| Preven | 2 Blue |
| Alesse | 5
Pink |
| Levlite | 5 Pink |
| Nordette | 4
Light orange |
| Levora | 4 White |
| Lo/Ovral | 4
White |
| Low-Ogestrel | 4 White |
| Ovral | 2
White |
| Triphasil | 4 Yellow |
| Trivora | 4
Pink |
Intrauterine-device (IUD):
In case, more
than 72 hours have passed and no emergency birth control pills have been taken,
there is still option available to stop unwanted pregnancy i.e intrauterine-device
(IUD). It is "T" shaped plastic device with a string attached to the end. It is
inserted through cervix and placed in the uterus to prevent pregnancy. A small
string hangs down from IUD into the upper part of the vagina. However, this is
not noticeable during intercourse. This placement can be done during an office
visit. Once in place, the IUD stays in your uterus until your doctor removes it.
Doctor can also remove IUD after the next menstrual period, if it is only required
for short term. It can be removed easily and procedure is quicker than insertion.
IUD can be inserted for upto 10 years and most effective - upto 99.9% in
preventing pregnancy, in the case of copper-based IUD device. It stops fertilized
egg from developing or implanting on its own inside uterus walls thus no pregnancy
occurs. However, its success is still greatly affected by its timing. Sooner it
is taken as emergency contraception, the greater chances of preventing pregnancy.
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of Emergency Contraceptive Pills or Morning After Pill
