Afterpill is an emergency contraception brand that offers a backup option for preventing unplanned pregnancies in women. It contains a high dose of levonorgestrel, a synthetic hormone that delays ovulation and prevents fertilization.
- Afterpill was launched in 2009 as an affordable emergency contraceptive option.
- The brand is owned by the non-profit organization, the National Institute for Reproductive Health.
- Afterpill is available over-the-counter in the United States without a prescription.
- The product is manufactured in India and distributed in the US and other regions around the world.
Plan B One-Step is a popular brand of emergency contraception that also contains levonorgestrel. It is available without a prescription and has similar effectiveness to Afterpill.
ella is another emergency contraception brand that uses a different synthetic hormone, ulipristal acetate, to prevent pregnancy. It requires a prescription and may be more effective than levonorgestrel-based products.
The Copper IUD is a non-hormonal method of emergency contraception that can be inserted by a healthcare provider. It is considered the most effective form of emergency contraception but involves a procedure and may not be accessible to all women.
Afterpill is the main product of the brand, which contains a 1.5 mg dose of levonorgestrel and is designed to be taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex or contraceptive failure.
Afterpill has a reported effectiveness of up to 95% when taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex or contraceptive failure. However, its effectiveness decreases with time and is most effective when taken as soon as possible.
No, Afterpill is not the same as the abortion pill. Afterpill is designed to prevent pregnancy before it occurs by delaying ovulation, while the abortion pill is used to terminate an existing pregnancy.
Afterpill is available for purchase online through a variety of retailers, including the brand's official website, Amazon, and Walmart. It may also be available in some pharmacies without a prescription.
Afterpill may cause side effects such as nausea, abdominal pain, fatigue, and headache. These side effects are usually mild and go away on their own. If you experience severe or persistent side effects, you should contact a healthcare provider.
No, Afterpill is not effective at preventing sexually transmitted infections. It is only designed to prevent pregnancy and should not be used as a substitute for other forms of contraception or safe sex practices.
