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How well does Emergency Contraception work if taken proactively?
I know EC works retroactively by lowering the chance of pregnancy from unprotected sex that occurs previously to taking the pill, but how long will it work for further instances of unprotected sex? If I take EC today, will that help prevent pregnancy from unprotected sex tomorrow? The next day? For how long?
I know these answers are wrong because the directions clearly state the pill will be more effective if taken BEFORE unprotected sex. What it doesn't state is how long before. Does anyone actually know?
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- heleneLv 71 decade ago
It offers no protection at all into the future. The directions will say so, when and if you read them. It only works on past acts.
EC is not nearly as effective as the pill or condoms in preventing pregnancy. It's just the only thing that can be used after the fact. Which is why it's for emergencies.
If you want to be proactive, use something that works 99% of the time every day.
Edit: What the heck kind of morning-after pill are you using? Plan B, I-pill, Pill 72 etc. ALL say to take it only AFTER, in the event of condom failure or similar emergency. And that it is not to be used as your contraceptive of choice because it's not as effective as regular birth control. If you're PLANNING to have sex, that's not an emergency, get something that WORKS BETTER. Emergency contraception is less than 90% effective, and comes with some side effects.