It can be bad news for you when you forget your regular contraceptive pills, or the condom tore during sex. But you shouldn’t be missing your breath with emergency contraceptive pills around. Throughout the United Kingdom many women use emergency birth control pills, also known as EC pills or birth control pills, to prevent unwanted pregnancy. If you want to go by statistics, these pills are the safest bet as far as prevention of pregnancy is concerned. ellaOne and Levonelle, the 2 most sought after EC pills available on the UK market, have been enjoying a high rate of success as well as trust of many women.

Can I still get pregnant after taking an EC pill after sex?

Yes, you can. The effectiveness of an EC pill depends on when you take it after sex. For example, you need to take an ellaOne pill within 120 hours from unprotected sex or contraceptive failure. Similarly you must take a Levonelle 1500 pill within 72 hours from unprotected sex or contraceptive failure.

If you have sex after taking an emergency birth control pill, you may still become pregnant. For more details on the risk of pregnancy, kindly check in with your doctor or GP.

How can I get EC pills?

You can buy EC pills online or from your neighbourhood drugstore, but only on a valid prescription. There are certain pills that you can buy over the counter also, but then you may have to compromise with safety. It is strongly recommend that women under the age of 18 should always consult a doctor before trying EC pills.

How many times can I use emergency contraceptive pills?

There are no limits to using EC pills. You can take a pill every time after unprotected sex or when you fear that your regular contraceptive method failed. However, repeated use is not advisable as it may disrupt your menstrual cycle.

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