Answers to Frequently Asked Questions About...
Side Effects
If I do not have any side effects, does that mean the emergency contraceptive pills are not working?
No, don’t worry if you don’t have any side effects. Many
women who take emergency
contraceptive pills (also known as "morning
after pills" or “day after pills) don’t notice
any side effects. Emergency
contraception significantly reduces
your risk of getting pregnant after having sex without using contraception,
your birth control failed, or you were made
to have sex against your will - regardless of whether you have any side effects.
The most common side effects include nausea, vomiting, fatigue, dizziness,
headaches, breast tenderness, lower abdominal pain, and spotting,
all of which should not last more than a day or two. You might also
find that your next period
comes a little early or a little late.
For more information about possible side effects, click
here. You can also learn about how
effective emergency contraception is and how
emergency contraceptive pills work on this website.