Chances are that even the most careful of you must have been there at least once in your life. But despite not having a condom in hand or missing that birth control pill, you conveniently ignore it all in the name of post-coital bliss. Reality dawns the next day morning and you are soon googling if you can take the emergency pill. Obviously undercover, as you do not want your mates to discover your activities last night. While not everyone will get the side effects from taking an emergency contraceptive pill, if you do, you may experience these symptoms.

1. Irregular or Painful Period

You may experience a painful and heavier than usual flow in your next period. You may also get your periods a few days earlier or later than expected.

2. Nausea

A lot of women also feel nauseous after taking the morning emergency pill. If you throw up hours within taking the pill, it can be a sign that your body could not absorb the compounds and hence, the pill may not be effective. However, if you vomit three hours after taking the pill, the pill would have been absorbed. Contraceptive jewellery: everything you should know about this new form of birth control.

3. Fatigue and Tiredness

You might also end up with a headache feeling very tired and dizzy. You may also feel extremely fatigued but this should only affect you for a day or two. However, if the fatigue is extremely severe and you find it difficult to even move, it is best that you consult a doctor.

4. Allergic Reactions

You may also experience an allergic reaction on your skin like a rash or facial swelling. Few women also complain of difficulty in breathing. If you experience any of these allergic reactions, it is best that you check with your doctor immediately. These are the effective contraceptive methods to birth control. 

5. Ectopic Pregnancy

If the emergency contraceptive pill fails, there can also be a slight risk of an ectopic pregnancy that is pregnancy outside the womb. That said, it can occur with any pregnancy and can be dangerous. So if you have cramping and bleeding after taking the morning after pill, its best that you consult with your doctor without taking any risks.

While a morning-after pill may not have any side effects on you, using it as regular birth control is not a great idea. Meet your doctor so that they can recommend you the best birth control pills.

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