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Emergency Hormonal Contraception
After unprotected sex, a woman has to take an emergency pill that hinders pregnancy from occurring. This occurs when protective measures are either not taken into consideration or when they fail. For instance, when a condom bursts or comes off during intercourse. Focal Point Online Pharmacy has you covered. We provide emergency hormonal contraception in Walthamstow and across the UK.
How does Emergency Contraception work?
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Emergency contraception is effective as it delays egg release during ovulation in the menstrual cycle. Ovulation is activated when the levels of Luteinising Hormone (LH) inside the body are high.
However, contraception should be taken within a specific period or as soon as possible after unprotected sex. As a result of excess levels of LH, the performance of the pill is interfered with, therefore, pregnancy might occur.
The two common types of contraception available at Focal Point Online Pharmacy are Levonorgestrel and ellaOne. While Levonorgestrel is less effective after LH levels go up, ellaOne performs effectively even after later days of the menstrual cycle.
You may make an order and the pills will be delivered on the same day.
Side effects of emergency hormonal contraception
These tablets have various side effects. These include:
– Nausea
– Abdominal pain
– Headaches
– Irregular bleeding
– Irregular menstrual cycle
– Feeling sick and tired
Can men purchase emergency hormonal contraception in Walthamstow?
Generally, men cannot purchase emergency contraception. On the other hand, women have to fill out a questionnaire to ascertain their eligibility before purchase. At Focal Point Online Pharmacy, we deliver emergency contraception pills.
Do emergency contraception offer protection from STIs?
They only stop the occurrence of pregnancy. Therefore, contraceptives don’t protect you from STIs, Chlamydia, Genital warts, and HIV.
Unprotected sex
This is when one indulges in sexual intercourse without using any form of birth control, for example, condoms. However, the use of birth control methods during sex to avoid pregnancy or STIs it’s called Safe Sex.
Condom is not only the surest way of controlling unplanned pregnancies but also a way of avoiding contracting STIs. Therefore, use condoms during sexual intercourse.
Contact us at Focal Point Online Pharmacy today and get advice on the best choice of contraception.