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What is The Morning After Pill / Emergency Contraception? Most often referred to as The Morning After Pill, this is NOT an abortion pill. It is the Plan B contraception to be used to prevent pregnancy. Emergency contraception or morning after treatment is a combination of hormones that can be given to prevent pregnancy when a woman has had intercourse without a contraceptive, has missed multiple birth control pills in the 2 weeks preceding intercourse, or experiences a known failure of a contraceptive device. We do not dispense The Morning After Pill or Plan B here at our clinic. However, it is available at pharmacies over the counter (without a prescription) if you are over 18 years old. If you are under 18, your primary care physician or our office can call in a prescription. If you have insurance or New Mexico Medicaid, we can call in a prescription to your pharmacy anywhere in the state to help with the cost. When can it be taken? Emergency contraception can be given within five days of unprotected intercourse, although it is most effective if given within the first 72 hours of unprotected intercourse. How does it work? The treatment works by suppressing ovulation, and/or preventing implantation of a fertilized egg. There is a failure rate for this medication and a follow up pregnancy test should be done if a normal period does not come three weeks after taking the Plan B.
Are there any side effects? There are possible side effects including: nausea, vomiting, breast tenderness, abdominal pain, headache, or dizziness. A counselor will speak with you to prepare you for possible side effects should they occur. How do I know if I am eligible for the treatment? Patients with existing pregnancy, high blood pressure, active serious liver disease, unexplained vaginal bleeding, history of blood clots or inflammation of veins, cancer of the breast or lining of the uterus are not eligible for emergency contraception. If you are unsure of your eligibility, please call us with your concerns. What happens if the treatment fails? Counseling is provided for possible failure of the treatment. There is no evidence that would indicate emergency contraception has any affect on established pregnancy. If begun within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse, treatment is approximately 92% - 98% effective.
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