Emergency contraception, also known as the morning after pill, can be used after intercourse if other contraception fails or was not used. It works by preventing fertilization through high doses of hormones that stop an egg from implanting in the uterus. While it prevents pregnancy, it does not protect against sexually transmitted infections. The morning after pill is intended for single use within a short window after sex. Possible side effects include nausea, vomiting, and headaches. It ranges in cost but can be $10-$70 without insurance. Effectiveness varies by specific pill but is generally 50-90% if taken soon after intercourse.

1. Emergency Contraception aka, The Morning After Pill Mr. Walters

2. Type of Pregnancy Prevention Emergency contraception is used after intercourse, in the case of some other failed form of contraception (ie, a condom broke) or when no contraception was used. The pill is taken soon after intercourse and contains a higher dose of hormones than those found in typical birth control pills. The higher level of hormones prevent the fertilized egg for attaching to the uterus wall and is expelled.

3. Sexually Transmitted Infection Prevention This method alone does not prevent the spread of STI’s The prevention of STI’s is based on the separation of fluids of the people engaged in the activity. The Morning After Pill is used after intercourse so it provides no protection.

4. Length of Use The Morning After Pill is a one-time use pill used after intercourse. It’s as easy as taking a pill.

5. Possible Side Effects The high levels of hormones sometime produce some side effects including: Nausea Vomiting Abdominal Pain Headaches And other ailments

6. Price For patients without health insurance, the price has been reported to be between $10 and $70.

7. Effectiveness Depending of the hormone in the particular pill that is being used, the Morning After Pill can be anywhere from 50 – 90% effective, if taken soon after intercourse.