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What to Expect at Your Travel Clinic Appointment?

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  Are you visiting the travel clinic before your next big vacation? Have absolutely no idea about what to expect? Keep reading! Going on a vacation, for the most part, is fun and exciting. However, it requires profound preparation which a lot of people shy away from, at least from a medical point of view. It is wrong to neglect your health and not prepare your body for the change of environment you’re going to put it through. To counter these discrepancies, you must book a travel clinic appointment. Let us give you a little bit of perspective on what to expect at this appointment. Whether it’s a travel clinic in Kingston-upon-Thames or somewhere else, our tips will help you have the ultimate experience. Before the Appointment For starters, you should make an appointment with your family doctor at least six weeks before you plan on travelling. They are likely to take care of all your travel health needs, including travel vaccinations. Considering how much travel vaccinations co

How Do I Know if Emergency Contraception Has Worked?

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  Emergency contraception is the last hope for a lot of women when it comes to avoiding pregnancy. However, not everyone knows how effective emergency contraception is and how it works. Today, we’re going to look at all that you need to know about emergency contraception service - so keep reading! What is Emergency Contraception? Emergency contraception pill (aka the morning-after pill) can prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex or if the contraception you have used has failed. So, if your condom splits or you have missed a pill, you can opt for an emergency contraceptive. How the Morning-After Pill Works The morning after-pills come under two names: Levonelle and ellaOne. Levonelle contains levonorgestrel, and taking it is thought to stop or delay ovulation. It has to be taken within 72 hours (3 days) of sex to prevent pregnancy. It doesn't interfere with your regular method of contraception, i.e. the birth control pills. ellaOne contains ulipristal acetate, which st