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Suggest Emergency Contraception After Intercourse Post Discontinuation Of Mononessa
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Mon, 31 Aug 2015
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Question : I'm not on any birth control. I had unprotected sex and I have some mononessa that I was on earlier this year, before my endometrial ablation. Do I need emergency contraception? If so, how many pills & when of the mononessa should I take? I see 2 very different scenarios online, and I want to get it right.
Brief Answer:
You do need emergency contraception after ablation.
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and I hope I can help you today.
There have been reported cases of pregnancy after endometrial ablation therefore contraception is recommended for reproductive age women. The regimen used with combined oral contraceptives is 3 pills of mononessa taken every 12 hours in two doses (6 pills)! you will be nauseous while you take it and may spot a few days after.
I hope this information was helpful and that I adequately answered your question. best wishes, Dr. Brown
You do need emergency contraception after ablation.
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and I hope I can help you today.
There have been reported cases of pregnancy after endometrial ablation therefore contraception is recommended for reproductive age women. The regimen used with combined oral contraceptives is 3 pills of mononessa taken every 12 hours in two doses (6 pills)! you will be nauseous while you take it and may spot a few days after.
I hope this information was helpful and that I adequately answered your question. best wishes, Dr. Brown
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Dr. Raju A.T
I don't get periods anymore since the endometrial ablation. Should I take a pregnancy test & if so, when?
Brief Answer:
You should do a pregnancy test in about 4 weeks from unprotected sex
Detailed Answer:
Hello again,
Your pregnancy risk is still very low if you are amennorrheic after your ablation, and given your age and if you used emergency contraception I doubt you have anything to worry about. But you can make sure by doing an urine pregnancy test 4 weeks from the time you were at risk.
Best wishes, Dr. Brown
You should do a pregnancy test in about 4 weeks from unprotected sex
Detailed Answer:
Hello again,
Your pregnancy risk is still very low if you are amennorrheic after your ablation, and given your age and if you used emergency contraception I doubt you have anything to worry about. But you can make sure by doing an urine pregnancy test 4 weeks from the time you were at risk.
Best wishes, Dr. Brown
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Dr. Sonia Raina
I just vomited just over an hour after taking the 2nd dose of 3 mononessa tablets. Do i need to take more or do anything further? Btw, i'm grateful for this service and your opinion. I really appreciate it.
Brief Answer:
There are EC kits you can buy that are better tolerated
Detailed Answer:
If you can't hold down the pills at that dose, there are other emergency contraceptives you can buy without a prescription. In the U.S. the most popular one is Plan B. There are others also- they contain a different hormone which will not make you sick. if you can't do that I recommend trying to take the other 3 pills in 12 hours as best you can. Good luck and sorry you didn't react well to the medicine
There are EC kits you can buy that are better tolerated
Detailed Answer:
If you can't hold down the pills at that dose, there are other emergency contraceptives you can buy without a prescription. In the U.S. the most popular one is Plan B. There are others also- they contain a different hormone which will not make you sick. if you can't do that I recommend trying to take the other 3 pills in 12 hours as best you can. Good luck and sorry you didn't react well to the medicine
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Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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