Emergency Contraceptive Pills Pros and Cons

 

Emergency Contraceptive Pills Pros and Cons

Emergency contraceptives come to the rescue when you realize that there might be an unplanned pregnancy which you are not ready for at the time. Emergency contraceptives are medications which are consumed to avoid an unwanted pregnancy. Women who want to use one need to administer it within five days of having intercourse. However, it tends to be more effective when taken within 12-24 hours of the said intercourse.

There are mainly two kinds of emergency contraceptives. One is the Morning After Pill, and the other is the IUD that is Intra-Uterine Device. These contraceptives work by preventing or delaying the monthly ovulation. It does not induce abortion for ongoing pregnancy. 

But then each medication has its benefits and drawbacks. The same thing applies to emergency contraceptives as well. Hence, before you consume one of the pills, you must get yourself educated about the Pros and Cons of the medicine.

What are the Pros and Cons of an Emergency Contraceptive Pill?

Pros                                                                                                                   

The emergency contraception benefits are listed below:

●        Emergency contraception helps to avoid 95 per cent of pregnancies effectively.

●        They pose no health risks in women who use them as per their doctor's prescription.

●        Any women or girl of reproductive age can administer these pills.

●        Only a single dose suffices the need to avoid pregnancy.

●        They do not prevent a woman from conceiving later in life.

Cons

Although Emergency Contraception methods are safe, they pose certain risks.

●        These pills cause side effects such as vomiting, nausea, headache, vaginal bleeding, etc.

●        They work for only a limited period.

●        They contain a high dosage of synthetic hormones that can meddle with the hormonal balance of our body.

●        Women with liver problems, severe asthma, epilepsy should avoid taking Contraception Pills.

●        Women should avoid taking them regularly to prevent irregularities in the menstrual cycle.

●        One can still be vulnerable to sexually transmitted diseases.

Although there are some emergency contraception risks, it is a safe method to avoid unwanted pregnancy. Administering it under medical supervision can help you to keep pregnancy at bay.