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Morning After Pill: When and How to Take?

Has your contraceptive method ever failed during sexual relations? The morning after pill is a backup contraceptive to prevent pregnancy in these situations, and should not be used as primary contraception. But do you know what it is for or how it really works? Don't worry, from our gynecological center in Oviedo we will clarify all your doubts and explain everything you need to know about this emergency contraceptive pill, how to take it or what side effects its intake may bring. Remember that this pill can be purchased without a prescription but its use should be limited and restricted to specific emergency situations. What is the morning after pill and when should it be taken? The morning after pill , also known as the emergency contraceptive pill , is a hormonal solution composed of levonorgestrel or ulipristal acetate, which is responsible for delaying ovulation and hindering the implantation of the egg in the uterine wall, to prevent pregnancy . It is, therefore, an ur...