Within the first five days following unprotected sex, using emergency contraception may help you prevent getting pregnant. There are various emergency contraception options available, and they all work differently. Where can I get emergency contraception near me in Cardiff? Keep reading to find out.
How does emergency contraception near me work?
Because pregnancy doesn’t happen right away after unprotected sex, it is feasible to avoid getting pregnant a few days later. Nevertheless, time is of the essence.
Sperm can stay in your body for up to six days after sex while it waits for an egg to mature. If you ovulate around that time, the sperm can reach your egg and start the pregnancy process. Morning after pills function by temporarily preventing your ovary from releasing an egg. They can vary in their capacity to prevent pregnancy depending on where you are in your menstrual cycle and how quickly after unprotected sex you take the emergency contraception pill. It’s important to take morning-after pills before you start ovulating. So timing is quite important, especially if you’re taking a Levonorgestrel morning-after pill.
Because ellaOne is timed closer to ovulation than Levonorgestrel morning after pills, it seems to work better.
Who should get the emergency contraception near me?
The emergency pill is accessible to a majority of women. Women who are unable to take the pill or a hormonal method of contraception should consider using this. Girls under the age of 16 are also able to use it.
If you have severe asthma, are allergic to any of the ingredients, or are taking any medications that might interfere with it, you might not be able to use the emergency contraceptive pill.
If you already take medications that potentially interact with ellaOne, you shouldn’t use it because it might not work as expected. In this case, Levonelle is a good option.
Can anyone get the morning after pill?
No, emergency contraception is exclusively available to women. You have to complete a quiz to determine your compatibility before making a purchase. Only in-person access is allowed for emergency contraception.
Are the methods of emergency contraception near me effective?
Emergency contraception shouldn’t be used in place of regularly scheduled contraception, even though they are both as effective. Therefore, it should only be used if need be. The progestogen tablet’s effectiveness steadily decreases as time passes after unprotected sex.
Where is emergency contraception available?
The IUD should only be fitted by a qualified pharmacist, physician, or nurse. The emergency contraceptive pill is available from several different services, such as:
- Many pharmacies
- Genitourinary medicine (GUM) or Sexual health clinics
- Contraception clinics
- Some GP surgeries
- Most NHS walk-in centres
- Some young people’s clinics
- Some accident and emergency (A&E) departments
If you are 16 years of age or older, you can purchase the morning after pill in person at our pharmacy.
Can you purchase over-the-counter emergency contraceptives?
Without a prescription, Levonorgestrel morning after pills are easily available at many pharmacies.
What should I do if I recently had unprotected sex?
You can use emergency contraception for up to five days following unprotected sex. Therefore, it is advised that you take action fast if you want to achieve the best results.
Visit your nearest Knights Pharmacy branch today to discreetly get your emergency contraception near you in Cardiff and across the UK.
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Updated 16/8/22
This post was written on behalf of Knights Pharmacy by Pharmacy Mentor
