The monthly and the emergency contraceptive pill are both hormonal pills taken to help prevent unplanned pregnancies.
But do you know the differences between them, and how they are intended to be used?
MONTHLY |
VS |
ECP |
|---|---|---|
| 1 pill at the same time daily for reliable and effective birth control | When To Use | Within 3 to 5 days after unprotected sex |
 |
Effectiveness | 
*if taken within 3 days after unprotected sex |
| Nausea, breast tenderness and headaches. Usually, side effects are mild and resolve within a few months. | Side Effects? | May experience nausea, fatigue, abdominal pain, breast tenderness, dizziness, headaches. Frequent use may cause periods to become irregular and unpredictable. |
For medical advice and treatment on contraceptive pills, please see a GP in-clinic, or online via the Doctor Anywhere app.
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