The morning after pill is a form of emergency contraception women can take if they have had unprotected sex and don’t want to become pregnant. Whether you forgot to use contraception or your method failed, the morning after pill is an effective way to prevent unwanted pregnancies.

When taken correctly, the morning after pill can be up to 95% effective in preventing pregnancy. They work by releasing man-made versions of a female sex hormone called progesterone that will prevent the release of an egg from the ovary (ovulation). Without an egg, the sperm will have nothing to fertilise and your chances of becoming pregnant are reduced.

Even though emergency contraception has been around for years and is widely effective, there are many myths that still float around about it.

You Can’t Buy the Morning After Pill if You’re Underage
If you are age 16 or over you can buy the morning after pill online or in person from a pharmacy. If you are under 16, you should contact your GP, NHS 111, or visit your nearest sexual health clinic or pharmacy.

The Morning After Pill Will Make You Sick
All medications come with potential side effects and the morning after pill is no different. Any symptoms you may experience are generally mild.

The most common side effects are a headache, abdominal pain, and nausea. These symptoms should be temporary, but if they continue for several days or longer you should contact your GP surgery.

The Hormones in the Morning After Pill Will Mess with Your Period and Fertility
Taking emergency contraception won’t have long-term effects on your period or fertility, but your next period may be later or heavier than usual. Your cycle should go back to normal and if you plan to become pregnant in the future, previous use of emergency contraception won’t impact your chances of falling pregnant.

The Morning After Pill Can Stop a Pregnancy
It is not uncommon for people to confuse emergency contraception with what is commonly known as the “abortion pill.” The morning after pill will only prevent you from becoming pregnant and will not stop a pregnancy that has already begun. So if you are already pregnant when you take emergency contraception, your baby will be unharmed.

You Can’t Use the Morning After Pill More Than Once
Emergency contraception should only be a last resort and should not be a regular form of contraception. That being said, you can use the morning after pill more than once without causing harm. If you find you are relying on it to prevent unwanted pregnancies, however, you should speak to your GP about alternative methods of birth control.

Another reason why you shouldn’t use the morning after pill as a regular for of contraception is because it will not protect you from future unwanted pregnancies or sexually transmitted diseases. You should take proper precautions wherever possible to protect yourself in the future.

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