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Experiencing Stomach Cramps, Fatigue, Anxiety After Taking Next Choice As Emergency Contraceptive. Suggestions?
My girlfriend took Next Choice 1 dose 10 hours after sex where the condom broke and sperm went inside her. This was a little over 1 week and 2 days ago. She's been experiencing a lot of side effects of the pill like cramping in her stomach, sleep discomfort, fatigue, nausea, and anxiety. What are the odds that she's pregnant?
Sat, 25 May 2013
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Next choice is a form of emergency contraception. It should be taken within the first 72 hours for maximum effectiveness.
Since your girlfriend took it within 10 hrs the chances of her conceiving are very slim. When taking appropriately, like how it was done in this case the chance of pregnancy is reduced by over 80%.
In addition to the use of the condom , she may want to consider the use of the oral contraceptive which are highly effective at reducing pregnancy if taken properly.
If oral contraception is not an option, there are other types of contraceptives available such as injection, intrauterine device, patch.
I hope this helps
Next choice is a form of emergency contraception. It should be taken within the first 72 hours for maximum effectiveness.
Since your girlfriend took it within 10 hrs the chances of her conceiving are very slim. When taking appropriately, like how it was done in this case the chance of pregnancy is reduced by over 80%.
In addition to the use of the condom , she may want to consider the use of the oral contraceptive which are highly effective at reducing pregnancy if taken properly.
If oral contraception is not an option, there are other types of contraceptives available such as injection, intrauterine device, patch.
I hope this helps
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