• The morning after pill, also known as an emergency contraceptive pill or post coital contraceptive pill is a form of birth control method to decrease the risk of pregnancy that can be taken in the first 120 hours (within 5 days) of unprotected sex. (rockhealthpharmacy.com)
  • Oral contraceptives come in an estrogen/progestin combo pill or a progestin-only form. (cvwomenscenter.com)
  • However, research suggests that emergency contraceptives have no long-term effects on the pregnancy or developing baby. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Two emergency contraceptive pills may be bought without a prescription. (medlineplus.gov)
  • A patient's choice of contraceptive method involves factors such as efficacy, safety, noncontraceptive benefits, cost, and personal considerations. (medscape.com)
  • The efficacy of these contraceptive methods, except sterilization, the IUD, and implants, depend upon the reliability with which they are used. (rxlist.com)
  • Source: Trussell J. Contraceptive efficacy. (rxlist.com)
  • Using pills that contain a man-made (synthetic) form of the hormone progesterone called progestins. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Combination patch contraceptive - Releases estrogen and progesterone directly into the skin. (medscape.com)
  • Take Levonorgestrel Tablet orally as soon as possible within 72 hours after unprotected intercourse or a known or suspected contraceptive failure. (nih.gov)
  • One tablet taken orally as soon as possible, within 120 hours (5 days) after unprotected intercourse or a known or suspected contraceptive failure. (nih.gov)