The difference between
MONTHLY PILL & EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTIVE PILL
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. |
The difference between
MONTHLY PILL & EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTIVE PILL
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. |
The difference between
MONTHLY PILL & EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTIVE PILL
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 PILL
✓ When to use: 1 pill at the same time daily for reliable and effective birth control.
✓ Effectiveness: Up to 99%
✓ Side Effects: Nausea, breast tenderness and headaches. Usually, side effects are mild and resolve within a few months.
ECP (Emergency Contraceptive Pill)
✓ When to use: Within 3 to 5 days after unprotected sex.
✓ Effectiveness: 75% – 89%*
*if taken within 3 days after unprotected sex
✓ Side Effects: May experience nausea, fatigue, abdominal pain, breast tenderness, dizziness, headaches. Frequent use may cause periods to become irregular and unpredictable.
Emergency Pill
Misconceptions
It Does Not Affect Fertility
Taking the emergency pill more than once in a cycle
does not affect your ability to conceive in the future.
It Is Not An Abortion Pill
The emergency pill does not disrupt an existing
pregnancy if conception has happened.
Emergency Pill
Misconceptions
It Does Not Affect Fertility
Taking the emergency pill more than once in a cycle does not affect your ability to conceive in the future.
It Is Not An Abortion Pill
The emergency pill does not disrupt an existing pregnancy if conception has happened.
Emergency Pill
Misconceptions
It Does Not Affect Fertility
Taking the emergency pill more than once in a cycle does not affect your ability to conceive in the future.
It Is Not An Abortion Pill
The emergency pill does not disrupt an existing pregnancy if conception has happened.
Other Benefits Of The Monthly Pill
Lighter, more regular periods
Less hormonal acne
Less menstrual cramps
Less PMS symptoms
Reduced risk of ovarian & endometrial cancer
*Disclaimer: not all brands of monthly pills have the same type of additional benefits. Speak to your doctor to find out which type of monthly pills is most suitable for you.
Other Benefits Of The
Monthly Pill
Lighter, more regular periods
Less hormonal acne
Less menstrual cramps
Less PMS symptoms
Reduced risk of ovarian & endometrial cancer
*Disclaimer: not all brands of monthly pills have the same type of additional benefits. Speak to your doctor to find out which type of monthly pills is most suitable for you.
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