PDF Emergency Contraception Jan 2009

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Method 1: The emergencycontraceptive pill

What is the emergency pill?

The emergency contraceptive pill is a tablet

containing progestogen, a hormone which is similar

to the natural

progesterone

women produce

in their ovaries.

How do I take it?

You will be given one pill to take. It should be taken

within three days (72 hours) of having unprotected

sex. It is more effective the sooner it is taken.

How does the emergency pill work?

The emergency pill is most likely to stop an egg

being released (ovulation) or delay ovulation. It

may also stop a fertilised egg settling in your

uterus (implanting).

How effective is the emergency pill?

It is very effective and is more effective the sooner

it is taken after sex. However, it is not as effective

as using, other methods of contraception regularly

and does not protect you against sexually

transmitted infections.

Of the pregnancies that could be expected to

have occurred if no emergency contraception had

been used, the emergency pill will prevent:

up to 95 per cent if taken within 24 hours

up to 85 per cent if taken between 2548 hours

up to 58 per cent if taken between 4972 hours.

The emergency pill may be considered for use up

to 120 hours after unprotected sex but it is not

believe life begins when the egg is fertilised may

not wish to use the emergency contraception

methods outlined in this leaflet.

Where can I get emergency

contraception?

You can get the emergency pill and the emergency

IUD free from: any general practice that provides

contraceptive services

a contraception clinic

any young persons service or Brook clinic

any sexual health clinic

some genitourinary medicine (GUM) clinics.

You can also get the emergency pill free from:

most NHS walk-in centres (in England only)

some pharmacies (there may be agerestrictions)

most NHS minor injuries units

some hospital accident and emergency

departments (phone first to check).

You can buythe emergency pill from:

most pharmacies if you are 16 years old or over

some privately run clinics, such as bpas and

Marie Stopes.

The price will vary but at the pharmacy it will cost

around 25.

All the advice and treatment you receive is

confidential wherever you receive it.

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In these circumstances you will need to see

a doctor or nurse.

Can I get emergency pills in advance?

Yes, if you are worried about your contraceptive

method failing, you are going on holiday, or you

cannot get emergency contraception easily. Ask

your doctor or nurse about this.

Method 2:The copper IUD

What is the copper IUD?

An IUD is a small plastic and copper device that

is put into your uterus by a trained doctor or

a nurse. It can be fitted up to five days after

unprotected sex at any time in the menstrual cycleprovided this is the only unprotected sex that has

occurred since your last period.

If you have had unprotected sex more than once

since your last period then an IUD can be fitted up

to five days after the earliest time you could have

released an egg (ovulation).

If the IUD cannot be fitted immediately you may

be advised to take the emergency pill in the

meantime.

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How does the IUD work?

It may stop an egg being fertilised or implanting

in your uterus.

How effective is a copper IUD?

The IUD is the most effective method of emergency

contraception. It will prevent up to 99 per cent of

pregnancies expected to occur if no emergency

contraception had been used.

Who can use an IUD?

Most women can use an IUD for emergency

contraception. An IUD may be suitable if:

you want to use the most effective method

of emergency contraception

you do not want to, or cannot take progestogen

you want to use the IUD as an ongoing methodof contraception.

What are the disadvantages of using an

IUD for emergency contraception?

It is not as easily available as the emergency pill.

Not all women can use the IUD, for example,

women who have certain problems with their

cervix or uterus.

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How fpa can help you

sexual health direct is a nationwide service run by

fpa. It provides: confidential information and advice and a wide range

of booklets on individual methods of contraception,

common sexually transmitted infections, pregnancychoices, abortion and planning a pregnancy

details of contraception, sexual health and

genitourinary medicine (GUM) clinics and sexualassault referral centres.

fpa helplines

England

helpline 0845 122 8690

9am to 6pm Monday to Friday

Northern Ireland

helpline 0845 122 8687

9am to 5pm Monday to Thursday, 9am to 4.30pm Friday

or visit fpas websitewww.fpa.org.uk

A final word

This booklet can only give you basic information aboutemergency contraception. The information in this booklet isbased on evidence-guided research from the World Health

Organization and the Faculty of Sexual and ReproductiveHealthcare of the Royal College of Obstetricians andGynaecologists. Different people may give you differentinformation and advice on certain points. All methods ofcontraception come with a Patient Information Leaflet

which provides detailed information about the method.

Remember contact your doctor, practice nurse or acontraception clinic if you are worried or unsure aboutanything.

Registered charity number 250187.

Supported by the Department of Health.

fpaJanuary 2009

ISBN: 190550635X

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