Morning After Pills – to prevent unwanted pregnancy
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World abortion statistics show that an estimated of 43% of women will have at least one abortion by the time they reach the age of 45. Nearly 47% of all abortions are performed on women who have had a history of one previous abortion.
These statistics are alarming, but many women have the further possibility of complications arising out of abortions. The most common problems that can occur as a result of abortion is
Excessive bleeding
Infection
Hemorrhage
Perforation of the Uterus
Embolism retained tissue
Cervical injury
Endotoxic shock
Baggy Uterus
Failure to recognize an Ectopic pregnancy
A simple answer to avoid abortions and complications arising out of them is to opt for the Morning after pill. This pill comes in three different varieties. One has the hormone progesterone only, the other uses estrogen and some others use a mixture of both. Morning after pills have the same hormones as the contraceptive pills, except in a higher dose. It is advised to take these pills within 12 to 72 hours of unprotected sexual intercourse to increase the chances of success.
Morning after pill is easily available in the market at your local pharmacist. One you can get over the counter and the other is available only on the prescription of a Doctor. However, they cannot be sold to girls below 16 years of age. It is advisable to consult a Doctor for a medical examination as there is always a risk of negative reaction.
Levonelle is one such Morning after pill that is easily available with your local pharmacist. The active ingredient is a hormone called Progesterone levonorgestrel. Levonelle effectively works if taken within 72 hours of sexual intercourse. It has been found to be effective in all age groups, but not advisable if you are above 35 years. You may experience side effects like headaches, stomach aches, breast tenderness, diarrhea, dizziness and fatigue. Your pharmacist may ask you certain questions before giving you Levonelle, just to determine if it is suitable for you or not.
Ella One is one of the latest Morning after Pill available in the market. Ella One releases the Hormone Progesterone. Like all other contraceptive pills, it may also cause side effects. This is a prescription drug only by a Doctor. Only a Doctor can determine the suitability after considering your medical history and age.
One of the question that comes to your mind is how do these medicines work? What is their function? Morning After Pills work in three ways, 1) it prevents the ovaries from releasing an egg, 2) alters the outer covering of the egg to prevent the sperm from penetrating it and 3) alters the lining of the womb so that a fertilized egg cannot attach itself to the uterus.
Morning after pills is emergency contraceptive pills that prevent pregnancy in the first place and hence do not cause artificial abortion. They are a boon to millions of women across the world to save them from guilt, abortion and suicides too. |
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Author Resource:-
Morning after pill like Levonelle and Ella One are used as emergency contraceptive pills. They should be taken within 12 to 72 hours. It is useful when you want to avoid pregnancy due to unprotected sexual intercourse, an incident of rape, failed measures of other contraceptives or to avoid pregnancy. It is advisable to take these high dosage hormone pills only on the consultation of a Doctor.
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By :
Jack Authors
Submitted
2011-10-15 00:55:46 |
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